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My doctors had me try Cholestoff and also psyllium after statins and other medications for managing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723212/

Discussion: Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

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This was directed at someone whose doctor has suggested starting statins. A good question to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722761/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

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I almost wondered if we had the same cardiologist when read the 'large and fluffy' comment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/705178/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 4, 2022

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Statins did begin my neuropathy. Chemotherapy than kicked it up considerably. I guess I can complain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693949/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 28, 2022

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And that’s a good thing as it takes dangerous soft liquid plaque and turns it into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692739/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 25, 2022

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Statins have been shown to increase LP(a). Things that reduce it are: keto or very low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688815/

Discussion: Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 12, 2022

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The reason for this is the protection afforded by statins is more important than your symptom’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687113/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

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Hello Lorraine, I am at a lose as to what you mean "we lost most support...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684083/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 24, 2022

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Was very difficult to get Medicare/TFL to cover Repatha. Cardiologist worked hard, listing 20 years of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673823/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

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I am 61 yr old male and just had a CAC test with score of 2699....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665867/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2021