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Strangely my LDL decreased 50% over the 8 months I was taking NO cholesterol meds. and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305941/

Discussion: Has anyone had severe nasal congestion taking Repatha?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 17 7:39am

I reacted poorly to statins after two years. Statins gave me leg cramps and then a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310129/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 22 8:45am

Carotid blockage 50% left artery 70% right artery. Prescribed statins but I don't have high blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306070/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 17 9:59am

Even at 5mg generic Crestor, I was done. Emotional meltdowns (for no good reasons), increased tendon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312550/

Discussion: Statins & Praluent my experience and a NEW GENERIC STATIN

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 25 12:19pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286123/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 20 1:21pm

Hi @hanni6179 . Welcome to Connect! It sounds like your cardiologist is making sure you get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316781/

Discussion: Repatha along with pravastatin 10 mg and ezetimibe

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 30 5:25pm

I get it. I did have to walk away from my cardiologist when he said “if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321056/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5 5:31pm

Hi, did your side effects subside? I got muscle pain from statins so I had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323283/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8 8:08pm

What is the safest alternative to statins. I have heart problems and was on Simvastatin for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299859/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 8 1:07pm

Did you find a natural way to reduce cholesterol? Not statins or Repatha.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302063/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 11 6:49pm

So, you have great CAC score, but your doc is prescribing statins? What for ... I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285709/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19 9:12pm

yes I did find that statins increase LP(a). i am also taking a baby aspirin. trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285727/

Discussion: Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19 10:13pm

The numbers only point a direction. I have some numbers that are fantastic, but I inherited...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291140/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 27 12:00pm

Consult your cardiologist about your concerns. Many interactions are minor and theoretical. They likely have experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310848/

Discussion: Starting statins with concerns

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23 7:24am

Yes you are correct. Studies have shown that Proline in combination with Vitamin C and Lysine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285477/

Discussion: Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19 1:22pm

I’m going to ask my cardiologist about betasistosterol. I was not happy with statins at all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320624/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5 6:24am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322070/

Discussion: Anyone stopped taking Repatha after trying?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 7 7:08am

Thank you for this info. My cardiologist, or, shall I say, FORMER cardiologist, has nothing but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329520/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 17 9:40pm

I read several books about cholesterol and they were most eye-opening. 50% of people who died...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298351/

Discussion: Anyone else have GI issues from cholesterol meds?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 6 2:58pm

@con123, That happened after my first 2 doses of Repatha, in fact I felt for 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305075/

Discussion: Has anyone had severe nasal congestion taking Repatha?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 15 10:03pm

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