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I am both a sufferer and a doctor. I have recently joined this forum, looking for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260392/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

Hi, @dutchman09 - you may have noticed that I moved your post here to this existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260384/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 8, 2019

What good news bigchevy. I have now been on Repatha for 10 months. So far nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261281/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 13, 2019

@mark430- Mark, what is the dose of K2 and the manufacturer you purchase it from? Don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130225/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27, 2019

@sue225- I have been on statins for 15 years and I have tolerated some better then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261277/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 11, 2019

Hello @jacquespierre, welcome to Connect. I have the same concern as you about statins since I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260378/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

To NY Artist, thank you so much for your reply. I will effort to round up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130113/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 28, 2018

Thanks Martin. Statins would not directly affect coronary calcium, but if or when it is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130105/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a good result from my Stress/Echo test this Thursday. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130089/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 15, 2018

@12134 My triple by Pass was 23 yrs ago since then I've been on different. Satin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/207092/

Discussion: High Cholesterol: how do you control it?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2018

Hello @jackiekos, Welcome to Connect. We have some great conversations about statins, including Simvastatin which I'd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/206310/

Discussion: Cholesterol medication

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2018

I had HA in 2011.I read the book and implemented many things and added my own...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90024/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27, 2018

Hello @downhillbob, Welcome to Connect. Cycling that many miles requires some dedication, and I'm truly impressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164021/

Discussion: My goal is to get off statins (Atorvastin) and try Repatha. Advice?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2017

Thank you for your feedback to my statins vs supplements dilemma. At my age of 69,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111613/

Discussion: Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Here's something abut soluble fiber including brand names of products. You get it naturally through whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102556/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

Thankful, its JoeM, the first time I took statins(zocor) 20+ years ago, Iexperienced pain in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102535/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2016

@gulzar, Wow, sorry to hear you are allergic to statins. Does this mean you don't tolerate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102532/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2016

Why were you on statins?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866602/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 25, 2023

I am on Repatha medication. It is so wonderful! It is a twice a month injectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254578/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 10 9:02am

Fortunately, I can take statins with no problem (taking as much as 80mg of one). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236458/

Discussion: CCTA after 1,000+ CAC score - warranted?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 14 5:56am