Support Groups

Heart & Blood Health Support Group

Public Support Group
2,009 total results
Discussions (93)
Starting statins with concerns
I have HoCM and for a number of years, my cholesterol has been going up and up. My cardiologist wants to put me on Lipitor...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 24 6:15am
Question about cholesterol and triglycerides: confusing
Hello. On 10/25/22 i had a cholesterol panel done. My total cholesterol was 315, LDL 215. LabCorp suggested Familial Hypercholesterolemia and my primary care provider...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 15, 2023
Anyone seen energy improvements after taking CoQ10?
Hello, I'm a 60 year old male that was put on a statin about 6 weeks ago and recently read that statins can deplete CoQ10....
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 5, 2023
Medication after having a stent 13 months ago?
My husband got a stent 13 months ago and we thought he could go off of Rovustatin finally. Having an appointment (follow up) with his...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jan 26, 2024
Could Lipitor be raising ALT and AST
I have always had low AST and ALT until my heart attack. Could the cause be the Addition of Lipitor or another statin. Going to...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jul 12, 2023
Cholesterol score vs CAC score
I had my CAC done and my result is 396. My cholesterol is on the high end of normal. Do I really need a statin?
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 27, 2023
Should I worry about a high Calcium score
Should I be worried about my 600 CAC score, which apparently means I’ve arteries of an 85 year old yet I feel 35. I’m 60,...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Mar 22, 2024
Rosuvastin and severe muscle pain-help please
I am having severe muscle pain especially in my legs. Causing insomnia and leg jerking. Cardiologist ruled out other possible factors. What statin has less...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 11, 2021
Vitamin K2 and Calcium (CAC) Score
Have high CAC score (1400) but no blockage evident. Great stress test. 62 yr old male. Taking statin and baby aspirin. Any recommendation on the...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Feb 28, 2023
Side Benefits of Statins
I was recently started on statins due to an increased cardiac risk. My understanding was that statins are used primarily to lower LDL cholesterol levels...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Dec 21, 2018
Taketsubo Cardiomyopathy
I was diagnosed with Taketsubo Cardiomyopathy at age46 . It will be 3 years this July. I’m beta blockers and a statin for my cholesterol....
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: 4 days ago
Started Repatha - Side Effects
I had terrible side effects with statins (any statin, any dosage). For about 30 years my doctors have pushed statins andI have resisted. Finally I...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 27 12:24pm
STATINS - The Good the Bad and the Ugly.
I'm 62 have high LDL and a Calcium score of 979, I have no symptoms and recently passed a stress test. I'm trying to decide...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 19, 2018
Statins for People with Gilbert's Syndrome
Hello all, brand new here although spent all day lurking yesterday reading posts. My 68 year old (asymptomatic) husband got his CAC score this week...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Mar 11, 2023
Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?
My girlfriend was telling me about Bergamot natural supplement for lowering cholesterol. Has anyone tried this? I have been on a low dose statin for...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 12 1:56pm
low dose ct scan
I'm confused i went for a yearly checkup and had a low dose CT scan without contrast, it said i have severe coronary artery disease....
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 19, 2024
High Lipoprotein (a)
I've had a history of borderline cholesterol. Age about 50 and generally active life style with activities like brisk walking, Tennis (2-3 times week). Weekly...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jan 17 2:55pm
High Triglycerides - How can the number come down
I am not new to an above normal triglyceride number and it has been irritating me for over 30 years. Tried niacin therapy, no carb...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: 3 hours ago
coronary plaque findings
I am a 60 year old male and a non smoker and have found out this morning that my CT Heart Angiogram has identified minor...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 14, 2024
Clopidogrel-extreme fatigue
I had an angioplasty March 5th and was placed on 75mg clopidogrel and 75 mg of rosuvastatin. After 3 weeks of feeling extreme fatigue I...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 10 10:39am