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My wife uses this Repatha and it cut her values almost in half with no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854805/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 5, 2023

I know… but different statins can apparently affect people differently. Have people achieved much success in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859771/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 14, 2023

Hello @lookinup55, Welcome to Connect! I can see you already have a lot of good information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130627/

Discussion: Familial hypercholesterolemia

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Thank you for your feedback to my statins vs supplements dilemma. At my age of 69,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111613/

Discussion: Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Here's something abut soluble fiber including brand names of products. You get it naturally through whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102556/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

Thankful, its JoeM, the first time I took statins(zocor) 20+ years ago, Iexperienced pain in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102535/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2016

@gulzar, Wow, sorry to hear you are allergic to statins. Does this mean you don't tolerate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102532/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2016

mayofeb2020 I tried statins but couldn't tolerate them but many drugs bother my g.i. tract so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298583/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

I’m allergic to all statins and I have high cholesterol and high triglycerides. I’ve gotten them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260428/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

My cholesterol has been off the charts since my 30s. Over the years I tried several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318957/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 26, 2020

To NY Artist, thank you so much for your reply. I will effort to round up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130113/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 28, 2018

Thanks Martin. Statins would not directly affect coronary calcium, but if or when it is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130105/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

i stopped satins because of their effect on stem cells. Now i am back 3 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153123/

Discussion: Distolic heart failure

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2017

Hello @downhillbob, Welcome to Connect. Cycling that many miles requires some dedication, and I'm truly impressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164021/

Discussion: My goal is to get off statins (Atorvastin) and try Repatha. Advice?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2017

swilkins, There is a massive amount of information about the effect of statins on soft plaques...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884891/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Angiogram went fine. I am borderline which means I am at 70% blockage and decided not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887633/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

Hi @marsims, isn't this site wonderful? It truly does provide a platform for others to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884811/

Discussion: Anyone have input on living with symptoms from cardiomyopathy?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

another view! https://www.theamericanconservative.com/seed-oils-and-statins/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890600/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

I stand corrected in my earlier comment about not being able to reverse plaque buildup: -------...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896475/

Discussion: CABG Surgery. In a dilemma.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

According to stuff thatworks.org 16% of people with neuropathy reported worsening symptoms with statins.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889604/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

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