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Carotid blockage 50% left artery 70% right artery. Prescribed statins but I don't have high blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306070/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 17 9:59am

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Even at 5mg generic Crestor, I was done. Emotional meltdowns (for no good reasons), increased tendon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312550/

Discussion: Statins & Praluent my experience and a NEW GENERIC STATIN

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 25 12:19pm

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I went off Atorvastatin (40mg) for three months, felt no difference. Went back on it (40mg)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201930/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 1 4:34pm

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Good for you! I haven't eaten pork in 20 years and rarely eat shrimp (1-2/year). In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198233/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

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I've always told my doctor No to Statins! I find if I stick to trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195609/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

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I am so happy for you. I tried different statins in different doses then Repatha over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188409/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

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I too was lax in taking the coq10 and was only taking 100mg a day when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187819/

Discussion: Muscle "pulls" due to statin?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

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That is a textbook response to statins - perfect. Your CAC score will likely begin to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186594/

Discussion: Just found out my calcium score is 474. Next steps uncertain.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

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Hello I cannot take statins. Muscle weakness, esp. in my legs. I tried several. Same symptoms....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182776/

Discussion: Muscle "pulls" due to statin?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

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Interesting - your stats are much like mine! Been through CT, stress with echo - all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179862/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 25, 2024