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@llynch and @euser I have been trying to lower my cholesterol for years, finally getting it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260615/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 17 6:53pm

After resisting statins for more than 25 years I was finally forced to start on it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259465/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 16 11:38am

Right that’s the way it was with me too. But I’m the type of person that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275174/

Discussion: Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 5 8:37pm

What seems to be the magic LDL number requiring Repatha? If I am tolerating statins should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275061/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 5 4:47pm

How lucky are you to have 0 for a calcium score. Are your cholesterol levels good?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285147/

Discussion: High cholesterol: What have you done to lower your cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19 7:04am

Wow, thank you everyone for the awesome replies. Was more than i expected given my question....

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Discussion: Preparing for Open Heart Surgery recovery - gamer edition

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 6 8:18pm

Soft plaque is the danger. That is the kind that can break off. Statins calcify soft...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276654/

Discussion: Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 7 6:37pm

Heart attacks happen when blood supply to the heart is interrupted, causing damage to the muscle....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277315/

Discussion: Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8 5:16pm

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Discussion: Any experience with Nexletol or Nexlezet?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 21 11:11am

Gotcha @dlkreps . Based on what I’ve learned from my experience I wouldn’t take another shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268607/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 28 10:51am

Agree. We have to do our own research. Please share details if you find a way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259978/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 17 1:12am

I heard about Beta-Sitosterol OTC to lower LPa. I have been on it for a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269173/

Discussion: What now??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 29 8:45am

Sounds like you are researching it and not hitting the panic button. That is the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255859/

Discussion: Carotid Arteries

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11 8:09pm

I was on atorvastatin for years to keep cholesterol in check. However, it wasn't enough to...

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Discussion: High cholesterol: What have you done to lower your cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 20 1:21pm

I pretty much agree with the others. I don’t think your triglycerides are good. You can...

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Discussion: 48M w/High Calcium Score, Great Stress Test, and Family History

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 11 10:10am

I started taking OTC Beta-sitosterol which I read might help reduce cholesterol levels, and particularly LPa,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275134/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 5 7:18pm

I just want to mention for everybody’s information if you have hypothyroidism, you may have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275475/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 6 10:09am

I'm new to the group too. I had a calcium score test about 8 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275984/

Discussion: Anxiety when waiting for your first calcium score test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 6 8:40pm

I have tried several of the statins. Medical advice says if you have pain symptoms, stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267541/

Discussion: Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 26 5:37pm

Don’t listen to a cardiologist that says CoQ10 does nothing. It’s not just to accompany statins,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269535/

Discussion: What now??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 29 3:50pm

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