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I've been on statins since they first came out (30 yrs?) progressing from Mevacor , Zocor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896068/

Discussion: Experience Many Years After High CAC

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

I have familial high cholesterol, not diet related. I had a CAC about 520. (My LDL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892148/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

another view! https://www.theamericanconservative.com/seed-oils-and-statins/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890600/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

According to stuff thatworks.org 16% of people with neuropathy reported worsening symptoms with statins.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889604/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

Angiogram went fine. I am borderline which means I am at 70% blockage and decided not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887633/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

swilkins, There is a massive amount of information about the effect of statins on soft plaques...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884891/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hi @marsims, isn't this site wonderful? It truly does provide a platform for others to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884811/

Discussion: Anyone have input on living with symptoms from cardiomyopathy?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hmmm … So since I am not a medical professional, I can only provide an opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879782/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Both my nuclear stress test and echo cardiogram came back normal! My METS score was 10.1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873421/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Thanks for responding Jasper1072. Most of my lipid test results last I had one about a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869308/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 30, 2023

That's a tricky question. What I knew and what I know now are immensely different. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868460/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 29, 2023

I have been on statins for years and they have always raised my CK level. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866581/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 25, 2023

I know… but different statins can apparently affect people differently. Have people achieved much success in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859771/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 14, 2023

My wife uses this Repatha and it cut her values almost in half with no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854805/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 5, 2023

The paradox is that there is some evidence that statins and BP control may actually INCREASE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851867/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

At one level, it is simple. You take statins because of the CAC test shoeing you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848895/

Discussion: Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

Tomorrow you might consider developing a relationship with a PCP and a cardiologist ... getting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843317/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I have been on Repatha for about 2 years because I was unable to tolerate statins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838948/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Hi @stanimal I agree with some of the other comments, if your on statins, it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833023/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Thanks for responding, Stress test in two weeks Lipid A came back well in range. Waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832432/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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