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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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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

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@statcac - I understand your hesitance to start taking statins. You have changed to a healthy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659083/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

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Great suggestions for lowering cholesterol! I also have recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol. My doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654991/

Discussion: High Cholesterol: how do you control it?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

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@nla4625 That's surprising that your PCP didn't take you off of the statins when you had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647895/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Oct 24, 2021