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OMGOSH! Mine was like 268 and I thought that was Crazy. Yes it is very scary!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067197/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2024

Well my brother-in-law had foot neuropathy and they attributed it to his cholesterol meds. I take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058905/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

I started taking generic Rosuvastain 20 mg again in 2022 after my Mayo visit. I changed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044833/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

@mayoconnectuser1, I developed peripheral neuropathy, a documented side effect of statins, in my 30’s. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043638/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

Myak, Great on the dirt to lower weight, and increase overall health. But, you've known of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043093/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

My cholesterol level is 320 without statins. I have been trying to bring this down for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042769/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

LDL cholesterol does not necessarily increase on a low carb diet. During my LCHF diet, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042063/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I am in my third week of repatha. I cannot take statins. I’m 76 and been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039843/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

I'd definitely take statins. I know there's some controversy around them. I've spoken with two cardiologists,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038537/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Give it more time. If your BMI is over the normal keep exercising and dieting to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022038/

Discussion: Second opinion & question about stents

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Thanks for that info, I will keep it in mind but will have to check out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012550/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

LTB, Agree - amount of calcified plaque would increase with statins. One could surmise that once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008281/

Discussion: being cleerly blocked

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

I had the same complaints with statins that you describe. My doctor then prescribed Repatha, an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949814/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

I just looked at all my past records, first detected total chol above 200, 20 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945873/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Dear Question, lots of great questions. No , I can’t tolerate statins. I take Zetia instead....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930933/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

I have a family history of heart disease too - but my score was almost 600...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930096/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

santefepete, Is this your opinion- "The argument for statins is getting thinner each year, especially given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905456/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

naiviv, Here's a summary article that addresses the occasional increase in A1C associated with various statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894290/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I wasn’t familiar with a calcium test score, but I just looked it up and can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891598/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

My neurologist said she’s treated hundreds (maybe more) and statins have never been a problem. True?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888975/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 2, 2023