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I also take Repatha instead of traditional statins. I am glad there is another alternative except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040887/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Started statins in 2016 after the carotid scan. Should have started in 2008. Stress test completed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021691/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

Had you been taking statins prior to the CAC scoring? If so, for how long? Absent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008796/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

Any studies with estimates as to how much it increases the score? 10%, 50%? We need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003397/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I had a calcium score of 535, 15 years ago. It is now 2235. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985930/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

A bit of encouragement, I have learned that statins will increase your calcium score to stabilize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984797/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I’m curious as to whether taking statins has proven to actually save lives when taken by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965800/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

My CAC score is 2350. Only other indicator of heart disease was high blood pressure of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962027/

Discussion: I just had a calcium score of 502 but I’ve been on statins for years?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

Thank you. I read about the Repatha side effects which scare me. And, since Repatha is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959933/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

70 Year old male. Stress test-Echo was negative but EKG had a minor abnormality. I requested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948700/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I had low energy and a fainting spell while on Rosuvastatin. The fainting resulted in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921958/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I tried Prluent and my LDL plunged as did overall cholesterol numbers. of course then my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911562/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Here are a few articles that talk about ADD vs. EDD. They're not large studies, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904055/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

I don't agree with the reading. If your CAC is 400+ It is not necessary to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897193/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

I stand corrected in my earlier comment about not being able to reverse plaque buildup: -------...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896475/

Discussion: CABG Surgery. In a dilemma.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

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

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