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I have been on a moderately high dose statin, 40 mg of Atorvastatin and 81 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130151/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 8, 2019

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I started the conversation due to having to stop statin therapy. My cardiologist gave me a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200078/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

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I haven’t helped my care management a lot by moving 2 times in 4 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867507/

Discussion: The Patient Portal—Help or Hindrance?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: May 27, 2023

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Welcome, @sundew404. I added your question to the Heart & Blood Health group as well. Here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291370/

Discussion: Any link between dry eye and high cholesterol?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Apr 27 4:19pm

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@rois4richo I think this may be the article on statins and neuropathy back in 2002 that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333335/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 19, 2021

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mayofeb2020 give the statin a try. Sometimes the best diet, and exercise won't be enough. Red...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298579/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

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My cardiologist actually told me my PCP said he was concerned I would be non compliant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221058/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25 7:33am

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I too was shocked by my score ( 295) at 50 years of age. Statin &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726353/

Discussion: Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

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@gator123 Yes I have all my life taken vit,minerals but I have tried every kind of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687321/

Discussion: Do blood pressure meds and/or supplements help cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

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I am not a big supporter of duplicate CAC tests---getting more CAC if you are on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822537/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2023