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My dr wants me to try repatha an injection instead of statin I’ve developed terrible peripheral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677460/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

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The evidence supporting the use of statins is at best weak. That's for the whole population....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081009/

Discussion: Crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

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ct scan with contrast has to be ordered by a dr due to potential contrast issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801699/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

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SteveSH, Once the calcium is there, it is not moving - I have read nothing that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828270/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

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I'm still suffering from terrible Statin caused neuropatjy. Fearful that the damage may be lifelong.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011418/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

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The injectable, Repatha, lowers your cholesterol faster than a statin. I know because I'm on it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298597/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

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Did you husband actually read that study? "In conclusion, long-term duration of time on statin therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385500/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 3 7:10am

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You can also look into ezetimibe, which is often given in conjunction with a statin. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310822/

Discussion: Starting statins with concerns

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23 6:33am

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tropicgal, You didn't note your full lipid numbers, CAC score, or whether you on a statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074948/

Discussion: I’m having a Catharization and possibly a stent? Will I be okay?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 26, 2024

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The treatment plan. Is generally the same whoever you see. Take a statin but the correct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130287/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 11, 2020