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fdixon, Which statin? What dosage? I would note that most medical professionals would disagree with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814848/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I take a statin (Atorvastin 80 mg. 1/day. Would this affect elevated blood sugar levels?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171237/

Discussion: Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I've been on 40 mg of Statin and a low dose aspirin for years now. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276980/

Discussion: Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8 9:14am

Are there any arterial blockages? What is the statin dose? Is blood pressure high? How much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213315/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

Studies - lots of them! I don't know the answer - not medical professional - but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104126/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Interesting, appreciate the reply. I believe that my CAC is from the inflammation. I am 68...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106151/

Discussion: High CAC Could it be from Covid and Treatment Drugs

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I’ve read that this is possible: “ Evidence supports the idea that statin therapy not only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897895/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

I've been off stating for over 3+ years now. And anything I do, I suffer that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254394/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 9 11:17pm

I agree with all that has been offered. It's always a trial with every initial prescription....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075914/

Discussion: Which is the best statin for preventing further plaque growth?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27, 2024

I moved your questions about taking statins here, @gerrieme, so you could talk to others discussing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307982/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 19 4:30pm

what statin are you on now i am trying to get off statins but my doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260431/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 19, 2020

FYI - "In a study published this week in the Journal of the American College of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188775/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2018

Hi, I was advised to take a statin because I had high cholesterol. But I didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801593/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Hi, @dutchman09 - wanted to let you know I moved your post on statins and neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260389/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

Test LPA is back👏 It’s down from 270 to 8 within 5 weeks after stopping statin.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089932/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I stopped taking a statin after reading they have negative effect on PN. I have replaced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722264/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

jjohn10, You're on a statin? When did you begin taking? Remember, statins calcify cholesterol deposits, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990674/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

doddr, The statin has certainly contributed to the high CAC score - calcifying the cholesterol in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088981/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

I hear that repeatedly. The link I posted above refers to a specific statin, not all....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268182/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27 5:02pm

Wondering if you take statin, baby aspirin or anything else? What kind of diet do you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930840/

Discussion: CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 16, 2023