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Statins, as we know, lower your bad cholesterol so that more plaque does not accumulate. Without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308811/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 20 3:35pm

@poppy55 This entire situation has been a complete surprise to me! Being highly active all my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308879/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 20 5:24pm

I am so glad @kallettla that you are looping in your care team. Crestor (rosuvastatin) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312897/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 25 8:07pm

I had a NSTEMI in October last year. I was put on 2 different statins that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292303/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 28 9:43pm

My life got increasingly painful and debilitating on statins and on Repatha. I had to stop....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294081/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 1 8:48am

So true! My cardiologist and PCP tried to put me on statins, I refused, being a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299098/

Discussion: Anyone else have GI issues from cholesterol meds?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 7 12:55pm

I stopped taking statins long before I developed neuropathy because the statins were creating problems with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322230/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 7 10:52am

Are you on high doses of statins such as Lipitor? That can also cause severe muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320046/

Discussion: Pain in leg muscles, tendons, and knees after Bilateral PE on Eliquis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4 9:44am

I am sorry you have this. I just found out about it myself, very similar profile...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298005/

Discussion: Just found out Lpa is extremely high — other risks OK

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 6 8:21am

Loriesco, what are your numbers on Leqvio? I've had my initial shot and the 3-month shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321702/

Discussion: Just found out Lpa is extremely high — other risks OK

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6 1:22pm

Oh my! Thank you for this post! It describes my experience exactly. I have tried all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328039/

Discussion: Repatha, side effects and what comes next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 15 9:23pm

My back pain, fatigue and joint and muscle pain were so bad I had to quit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205804/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7 7:59am

Hello new to this group. I’ve been taking Repatha for over a year after resisting to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205617/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6 9:21pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205299/

Discussion: 58 year old healthy, active female with high coronary artery calcium

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6 11:36am

I did not feel totally exhausted, but very weak. In my exercise classes, I was at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200489/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

I recently read that stains could increase LPa - not sure of the source.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200075/

Discussion: Just found out Lpa is extremely high — other risks OK

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Your immediate task is to stop worrying, but you're going about that process sensibly by educating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199650/

Discussion: Just found out Lpa is extremely high — other risks OK

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I eat healthy fresh organic food, exercise daily, have normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199127/

Discussion: What now??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

That is a shame. So sorry. Are your LDL levels really high? What is your total...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198779/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

This article from Mayo Clinic offers information that can help with the decision making - Statins:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198240/

Discussion: Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

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