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Hello @kam, It appears your PCP is right – Xanthelasma are cholesterol-filled plaques that develop under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/274245/

Discussion: Xanthelasma

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2019

Thank you backing up the importance of statins. In my family we have a genetic disorder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264690/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 30, 2019

Statins elevated my liver enzymes so a year ago I was taken off of them. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264689/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 30, 2019

@cindy63 Hi Cindy Ive been reading your post and glad you did you homework about statins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264680/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2019

Hi @dutchman09, There are also two related discussion similar to yours that you may want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260381/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 8, 2019

Thanks for the note, @yoanne. I'm glad you're still exuding insights and advice after such a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267193/

Discussion: Alcohol and blood thinners

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 2, 2019

I totally agree with you. I have high cholesterol, don’t tolerate statins or Repatha. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261287/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2019

Unable to tolerate statins. That's why I'm on Repatha. It does work well and lowers LDL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261283/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 29, 2019

I have been taking cholesterol medication for the last 20 odd years and a year ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/43341/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

Yes Acrylic paint and Top coat of gloss or satin to enhance objects, such as water...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248221/

Discussion: Lisinopril or atenolol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2019

Thanks for your reply. I have included a link to an published study related to statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235804/

Discussion: Side Benefits of Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2018

In 2008 my 58 year old husband had a coronary CT scan. Results were: Volume130- LMA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213322/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

That's a great question! The process of athrosclorosis is extremely complicated and there are many elements...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/226350/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 19, 2018

@pcspetpro- My 1st question is what does your Dr. say? Have you seen a cardiologist? If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/226346/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

Well, @bluesdoc, I couldn't resist commenting on three of your points an hour ago. Everyone's different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130109/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

Thanks for the reply, Bruce. I guess I'l stay with the statins and eat really healthy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213301/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2018

Hey Bruce. What other heart problem did you have? Mine was enlarged arteries, which slows down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213299/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2018

Prior to statins my total cholesterol was 375, statins got me down to 130. Besides my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130051/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

@todd2t Hi I had a triple by pass on 1996 my Dr put me on statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90021/

Discussion: What are the best methods for removing plaque from the artery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2018

@kishanvasekar thanks for all your articles on statins and cholesterol I had a triple by-pass in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199015/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2018