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My husband just got the results back from his lab last week, LPA 278, we are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035590/

Discussion: High Lipoprotein (a)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

The last 40 years? I'm 61 now, that's going back a ways. Up until my 40s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020499/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

I have read many comments on this list about statins effecting PN. Anecdotally, I don't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011569/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

I agree, I was given statins for 8 years before I caught on. My legs got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966264/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

Hi hiker, please keep us updated with your checks. I appreciate this forum since I learn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955514/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Just found this critique of Sten Ekberg. "Dr Sten Ekberg gets fact-checked by MD PhD Doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954505/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Wow. Thank you for a thoughtful and enlightening response. I will look into that. It addresses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954314/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

I had multiple muscle pain issues with multiple statins over many years. I was recently given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921903/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi, I have been on a station for 3 yrs. I take it every other day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919577/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I am in the same boat, 60 yr. Old female, have always been healthy, CAC of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913015/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I sometimes wonder what would have happened to me if I hadn't take this test and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912510/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Has your doctor put you on statins yet? That's something I'd definitely ask about. Statins are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896303/

Discussion: CABG Surgery. In a dilemma.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

IMHO I would go ahead and take care of the colonoscopy. You don't want any polyps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895410/

Discussion: CABG Surgery. In a dilemma.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Here's a quick summary of review of this topic ... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7526761/ And, the Conclusion in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894293/

Discussion: Could Lipitor be raising ALT and AST

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

After 20+ years of trying practically all the statins and having muscle issue, I finally agreed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893867/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11, 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

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

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

@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

So, Paul, you say your doc has recommended statins "...for several years ..." but you only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879506/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023