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I am thinking of doing a vegan, low fructose, very low fat diet. There are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689023/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 12, 2022

Good on you! After doing the necessary research on statins, the lies from pharma, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686757/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2022

Unfortunately there does seem to be a clear cut association between statins and neuropathy. The medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684790/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 26, 2022

I Had some links with data containing Medical/Scientific research on plant sterols and stanols and Policosanol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683905/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

Hi OP, there is a lot of good advice here. I know how you must feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682053/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 18, 2022

Red yeast rice has the same side effects as statins and quality can't be guaranteed. Be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663221/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 17, 2021

I also have tinnitus and on statins for many years. My medical info comes from what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638198/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 23, 2021

I apologize for tagging onto your comments, but I have a similar situation in both of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637957/

Discussion: Superficial Vein Leak in Forearm

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2021

@sharonrider So sorry your husband is experiencing the worst of cholesterol med. I've had a trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636510/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2021

My husband took statins for 2 years and we recently found out that proteins were spilling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636406/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2021

I had problems with muscle pain on statins. Experimented with different statins and doses until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631433/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Please provide the treatment plan for high arterial calcium. All I have heard is cardiologist's placating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130347/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2021

I agree! My doctor insisted I try one, so I did.. one pill. lowest dose. Got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333334/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 19, 2021

@merepreb- I have taking several of statins after my HA in May of 2014 and both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318968/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

@tcokeefe- This is such great news. Exercising and a clean diet of veggies and fruit and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318960/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 26, 2020

Hi Dana .... It is nerve wracking and scary when you can't remember things like that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318951/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

Thanks so much for replying. Yes - no ablation now since they say no afib. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298738/

Discussion: Heart Disease: Let’s Talk About the Emotional Side

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2020

did you notice any difference in your neuropathy after stopping the statins

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260435/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 19, 2020

I developed PN almost 20 yrs ago - I also have had lifelong high cholesterol My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260424/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 18, 2020

Bluest of You mention taking high-dose CoQ10 along with statins. What do you consider high dose?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130260/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 20, 2019