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Had you been on the statin before the CAC score was done (if so how long)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879799/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

I think you should see the Naturopathic doctor. Yeast red rise was good for me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102538/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 15, 2016

Perhaps just start taking a statin so the plaque will calcify? CAC number will increase, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276943/

Discussion: Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8 8:40am

Hello @deltron1, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear that you have neuropathy symptoms after you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752105/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

@csage1010 I'm glad to hear that you will be starting a statin and aspirin. Those are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688684/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

whineboy, thank you so much for reply. I understand my statin calcifies and densifies plaque. That's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695810/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

So, lead, you had a nuclear stress test - with great ejection fraction? CT was fine,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179665/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Supports what my Cardiologist discussed with me. I went from 40 mg to 80 mg of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793400/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

I have nerophathy, diabetes, and arthritis. Is ther something to help control high cholesterol I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635757/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Have your cardiologist check for the newly discovered cholesterol LP a. This one is genetic. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221124/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25 8:31am

What is your age? Physical condition including weight? Diagnosed with heart disease? High blood pressure? What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877731/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

What are Indian gooseberries? It would be very helpful to have a scientific name, as common...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687449/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

For age 70 that is fine!!! Use a statin and it will go up. Because Statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893947/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Nexlizet is a non statin drug to help reduce cholestoral. My copays are high trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748277/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

I was put on a statin (Lipitor 40 mg) after getting high score (1560) on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/226347/

Discussion: STATINS - The Good the Bad and the Ugly.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

Try not to panic. 346 is not an ohmygod number. You can live a normal life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226833/

Discussion: Cardio Scan LAD-346

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 1 10:02am

Thank you for the level-headed response. The next step for me is a stress test/echo this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729638/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Statins for 25 years. No side effects or dents. Why do you think the statin is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813632/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Dear Ann Landers, The cause of atherosclerosis is unadressed ldl-c levels. Saying I have high cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808027/

Discussion: Omega 3 oils and heart conditions

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

I cant take statins. My cholesterol is controlled with self-administered every two weeks injections of Repatha...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919785/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2023