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I’m curious as to whether taking statins has proven to actually save lives when taken by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965800/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

If I didn’t reply already here I did somewhere else, but I will say it again....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108284/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 19 11:49am

Yeah definitely do some research. I had a CAC score done this past November because my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073836/

Discussion: Abdominal aorta calcification

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 24 11:46am

Yes. Thank you. My cardiologist mentioned 3 non statins to me but I am checking on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101651/

Discussion: Bergamot

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8 12:14pm

Do other family members suffer from cardiovascular disease in your family? Mine experienced heart attacks and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104806/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13 8:35am

I had a reaction to Statins. Leg weakness and fatigue. Not taking anymore. No problems. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082044/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6 4:59pm

Has your current PCP not referred you to a cardiologist or other specialist? As you know,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082721/

Discussion: Calcium Score 1384 how did drs address it?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 7 6:21pm

So, tkeys, high CAC is a hot topic. I posted my story so you should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082864/

Discussion: Calcium Score 1384 how did drs address it?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8 7:52am

One other consideration about statins: they raise the HBA1C in almost all patients. Note that this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083687/

Discussion: coronary plaque findings

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 9 1:40pm

There are alternatives; discuss with physician and/ or pharmacist. I made dietary changes 2 + yrs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124285/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 15 3:29pm

Probably good advice. All the statins I tried, including Red Rice Yeast, had the same debilitating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127309/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20 9:24am

I did find in my research (not just Google but also reading books by renown heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127304/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20 9:19am

I started on statins a few years ago. My CAC was already 769 then. Yes, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120920/

Discussion: Angiogram reveals LAD 70% blocked with no flow restriction?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10 4:54am

Are you still on statins or have a plan to get off statins, given your whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115975/

Discussion: Must you change your diet if statins are doing the job?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1 1:34pm

I tolerated statins (including the leg cramps) and finally decided no more! My doc said they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116373/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 2 9:24am

Palliative care is a step you may need but first try a reset. My brother did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113831/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with Palliative Care?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jul 29 8:32am

I'm afraid I can't in good conscience recommend homeopathy. Acupuncture might help, but so would a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114867/

Discussion: Recovery from LAD stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 30 7:21pm

I could not tolerate statins. My cardiologist put me on praluent injection since my insurance covered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115662/

Discussion: Recovery from LAD stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1 6:34am

I forgot to ask how long it took for the aches and weakness to subside, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115226/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31 11:28am

I'd be interested to know what your cardiologist says about the score and your need for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752222/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

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