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Sorry to hear about the increase in stenosis. I have been concerned that when there aren’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895827/

Discussion: Experience Many Years After High CAC

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Another person with high CAC score here despite heart healthy lifestyle. Normal lipid profile for years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895272/

Discussion: 49 yo male 1900 calcium score normal stress test and echocardiogram

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I agree as there are divided opinions and risks about taking baby aspirin with statins. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895109/

Discussion: 49 yo male 1900 calcium score normal stress test and echocardiogram

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Statins harden the soft plaque. It is the soft kind that if it loosens into the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893092/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

@lespaulrocker Sorry to hear of your troubles with the high CAC. I am glad you say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888322/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

By the standards used by the medical profession, yes, based on age, high blood pressure and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887860/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

I’ve been on statins for 20+ years. I only got the test because it was $49,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879821/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

I've been taking statins for over 10 yrs. and for the most part don't notice any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872064/

Discussion: Anyone seen energy improvements after taking CoQ10?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

CQ10 did nothing for me. I tried just about all the statins over many years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872017/

Discussion: Anyone seen energy improvements after taking CoQ10?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Ive been on Atorvastatin about a year and a half. I havent noticed any side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867304/

Discussion: How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 26, 2023

thanks. Really appreciate your input. I stopped statins about 3 years ago and now take red...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858397/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 11, 2023

Interesting, been on Atorvistatin 40 mg for 6 months, and have severe diabitic neuropathy, about 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854967/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 5, 2023

@steveny I've read your story and it's really uplifting- I am a 41 year old female...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845791/

Discussion: Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

If you research it you will find most statins work best if taken at night due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842964/

Discussion: Any evidence to support statins and aspirin are better taken at night?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

It would not go down, I think that's very difficult. What we're looking for is retardation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840433/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

No evidence of supplements helping. I am a cardiologist and got my calcium score just casually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829435/

Discussion: High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

SteveSH, I answered on another post to you ... to my knowledge, once calcium is present,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828271/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

If you have good insurance and/or can afford the injectable cholesterol lowering medication like Repatha it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823770/

Discussion: High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

I was allergic to statins, as a result I experienced awful pain in my arms. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823096/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

decopainter, I am assuming you tried several different statins? There are several versions. How about injectables...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822860/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2023