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I would like to learn more. I scored very high on a heart calcium test and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/89982/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2016

If I am having muscle aches, joint aches, headaches, loss of muscle mass, sore throat, runny...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220478/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 24 9:56am

I really like my cardiologist, but I can tell it’s all about the numbers. I suffered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220243/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 24 7:02am

Yes, I find the same results only I found a capsule of 200 mg which works...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221197/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25 9:22am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222609/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26 8:37pm

Three years ago I had a CAC of 769 and total cholesterol of 240 and went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168489/

Discussion: Is anyone taking repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

I can't tolerate statins so I went on the LDL diet and lowered my LDL by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152460/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

Good question, the doctor tried to tell me Statins had other benefits like anti-inflamatory benefits. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866937/

Discussion: How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 26, 2023

Statins are proven drugs, but some of us have negative effects from them with muscle fatigue,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217665/

Discussion: How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 20 5:21pm

Mine is 2,854. Everything is fine and I'm on statins. That's it. Tons of tests, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807397/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I don't think your issue is with apixaban. I have never seen anyone comment about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224972/

Discussion: muscle weakness from blood thinners like Eliquis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 29 7:01pm

I tried CoQ10. My doctor was against that (he is against all OTCs, I think.). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226072/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 31 9:12am

I wasn’t concerned about what the listed side effects are. I was concerned about what statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226314/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 31 1:08pm

Your wonderment in the last para applies equally to sleep apnea. After you spend a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205542/

Discussion: 58 year old healthy, active female with high coronary artery calcium

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6 6:10pm

Red Yeast Rice has the same active ingredient as most statins, so if you're avoiding statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209975/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 12 2:20pm

After my heart attack on February 8, 2010 I was introduced to a local Cardiologist who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260385/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 8, 2019

There is no definitive link between statins and dementia, and in fact some studies have shown...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234924/

Discussion: What would you do in my situation? Should I be worried?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 12 5:34am

I am 72 y/o male. At a routine check (which I ask for every five years)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236200/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 13 4:17pm

I have been on Nexletol for 3 years. I was hesitant to try it as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221924/

Discussion: Any experience with Nexletol or Nexlezet?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26 8:13am

Not a medical professional! A stress test with echo will be helpful for you to understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204733/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 5 4:01pm

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