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The medical answer to all high cholesterol seems to be to take statins. I took lipitor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290713/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

I saw my doctor today. He provided info I was not quite prepared for! He believes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260423/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 17, 2020

Many thanks for the additional info @jeffrapp ! I have only seen my new doctor once,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260418/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Dec 18, 2019

@damecarol Hello, I’d like to ask a few questions if I may, is there a history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264686/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2019

@cindyt63 Hello Cindy, May I be so bold as to ask where you acquired the figure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264681/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2019

fwiw, not all statins induce the same reactions. When I took atorvastatin, my liver and muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130195/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2019

Have not tried yet. Trying to get insurance approval as they are terribly expense. Have really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130194/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2019

I can certainly relate to the anxiety. I am 62 with score of 1771. Life long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130181/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2019

I could not tolerate statins. For the last six months I have been injecting Repatha twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200674/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 1, 2019

Statins will probably increase a CAC score.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130137/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2018

Your cautions about too much faith in positive side effects of statins are prudent, @pcspetpro, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235806/

Discussion: Side Benefits of Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2018

One should be aware of all the possible benefits and negative effects of statins. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235805/

Discussion: Side Benefits of Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2018

Hi Kanaaz, Can you explain why the CAC score can go up when taking statins?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213324/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

I'm glad I stumbled across this morning when reading my Mayo Clinic Connect newsletter which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224622/

Discussion: What did you find most surprising once you were out of the ICU?

Support Group: Intensive Care (ICU)

Posted: Nov 12, 2018

All the best to you. I hope you have a great test result. Much of cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130121/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 5, 2018

Hi Seaera and jimk849. So I had a cac score of 693 last year no symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130067/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2018

When it comes to supplements and complementary medicine, I always refer to NIH's National Center for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130055/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

I have been on Simvastatin 40mg for several years without any side effects. My heart doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200663/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 14, 2018

I would be interested in hearing what you have to say I've had a cholesterol problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199005/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 9, 2018

That's why stations are given to people who have a parent that has had it like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188782/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2018