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Yes. Nuclear stress test was fine, CT was fine. I'm 67 and been on statins for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179710/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

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This recently happened to me a few weeks ago. I was at work and coworkers noticed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178305/

Discussion: Didn’t drink but alcohol was in my system

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

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No, I take Repatha injections twice a month. I am not allergic to anything. Statins caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171635/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

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Lots out there - here is one summary: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-complications/statins-and-diabetes.html#:~:text=Can%20statins%20increase%20blood%20sugar,of%20developing%20type%202%20diabetes. An internet search yields hundreds of such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171243/

Discussion: Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

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Repatha is usually a "prior approval" medication in most Medicare plans. My doctor had to show...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167422/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

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I couldn’t take statins at all The pain and immobility was horrendous. The doctor put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166117/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

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The waiting AND the uncertainty cause anxiety for almost all of us. About blockages, 50% ain't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165810/

Discussion: Mild cardiomegaly?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

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I haven't gone to look for an answer, although the previous response is bang-on...for a first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145915/

Discussion: What antihistamines are okay to take with blood thinners?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

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My numbers were not better on any statins as when I was taking Crestor 5mg twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130552/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

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I’ve never heard of many taking ezetimibe by itself, either. I do know a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119139/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 6, 2024