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I did try Atrorvastatin 20mg for a couple weeks and had side effects ( brain fog...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659104/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

I’ve been on statins for many years and have noticed the same thing on my legs....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638200/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 23, 2021

How much coq10 do you take? I am trying statins to reduce CAS and the muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632011/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 2, 2021

Hello. I shared your anxiety when I got my score but not anymore. Read END OF...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619036/

Discussion: High Calcium Score 799 - 46yrs

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

@mfv. Diet is important and exercise I tried to adhere to this diet for cholesterol but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605794/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 30, 2021

Thank you! I am just curious ...have you had experience with statins?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605495/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 28, 2021

@mfv, I have had that same talk with my primary care doctor on statins but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605491/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 28, 2021

This looks like a old discussion but will reply and add my details and comments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130310/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 22, 2020

If you wish to further reduce your Rosuvastatin dose, you may consult with your cardiologist to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326447/

Discussion: Treatment for Coronary Total Occlusion(100% blockage)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

@amberamberpep Thank for sharing such important information on stations.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318962/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 26, 2020

For sure consult Dr. I had a bad reaction to statins and choose not y take....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318954/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

I just came across a study reported in the Journal of the Endocrinology Society date May...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130284/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8, 2020

Well, that's the party line re: Vit K - that it mobilizes Ca from vasculature to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130282/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6, 2020

My husband's 3 siblings are all on statins for high cholesterol. He has had high cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298594/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

Oh Boy, do I know how you are feeling. I was about 62 when I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205783/

Discussion: 58 year old healthy, active female with high coronary artery calcium

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7 7:44am

uh... I don't know but your numbers look FANTASTIC!!! @writer413 !!! And to @mikebiker what are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265872/

Discussion: Tips on raising HDL?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24 1:51pm

Hi @caketron , Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am glad to hear you were able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271129/

Discussion: Preparing for Open Heart Surgery recovery - gamer edition

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 31 3:25pm

Thank you SO much for your thoughtful reply. My doctor acts like I’m faking the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216932/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 19 8:36pm

I am off of all cholesterol reducing drugs drugs. I have elevated LP(a) which these drugs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217511/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 20 1:40pm

I've been on statins (now on Crestor) since they came out over 30 years ago, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153312/

Discussion: CAC Score - Should I be concerned?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 7, 2024