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Good on you! After doing the necessary research on statins, the lies from pharma, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686757/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2022

Unfortunately there does seem to be a clear cut association between statins and neuropathy. The medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684790/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 26, 2022

I Had some links with data containing Medical/Scientific research on plant sterols and stanols and Policosanol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683905/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

Hi OP, there is a lot of good advice here. I know how you must feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682053/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

I wish there were an arbitrage market for health stuff. I'd be happy to trade you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731802/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735177/

Discussion: High CAC score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

Calcium deposits are the reaction of one's body to endothelium damage. For most people statins will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734378/

Discussion: High CAC score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 5, 2022

Thanks very much for your reply. My triglycerides are fine and there was no change in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102555/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

I would like to learn more. I scored very high on a heart calcium test and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/89982/

Discussion: What are the best methods for removing plaque from the artery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2016

Good question, the doctor tried to tell me Statins had other benefits like anti-inflamatory benefits. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866937/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 26, 2023

@coryp You're welcome. You might also ask your cardiologist if there's any hard evidence that statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880315/

Discussion: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

After my heart attack on February 8, 2010 I was introduced to a local Cardiologist who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260385/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 8, 2019

I tried several different statins and had significant side effects of muscle and shoulder pain. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886431/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I could not tolerate any of the statins. Recently put on Repatha and no problems or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890312/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

Why would the CAC score go up on statins? Why would an increasing CAC score be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892142/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

@todd2t Hi I had a triple by pass on 1996 my Dr put me on statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90021/

Discussion: What are the best methods for removing plaque from the artery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2018

No change, so far as I can tell, @soloact. I have been taking aspirin for several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/101865/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2017

Hello @annapolis, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear about your heart attack, and I'm glad that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/163819/

Discussion: Heart Attack caused by vessel spasm

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 16, 2017

Prior to statins my total cholesterol was 375, statins got me down to 130. Besides my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130051/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

@catgic, Hello and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, an online community where people can talk with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153129/

Discussion: Distolic heart failure

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 18, 2017

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