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I just passed my 1 year on Repatha: total cholesterol from 187 down to 74, LDL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151785/

Discussion: Repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

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I am in a study testing whether taking a statin can help prevent dementia. Each day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693846/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 28, 2022

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Sorry. Reply went off early. To continue.. ( with blood work until Sept/October !! Perhaps he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606749/

Discussion: First Calcium Heart Scan - 50 Years Old and Frightened!

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2021

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Hi @gator123 I see you are having issues with statin medication just like several other members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677380/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

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I had the same experience. I developed terrible aches in my joints and they thought I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188803/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

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Any links on those studies which show correlation between statins and raised CAC? I had 770...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990784/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

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Thanks for the link to this study. I've been on a statin for more than 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269196/

Discussion: Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 29 9:07am

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Not sure this all relates to this thread, but I am considering all options. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127220/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

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Diet and exercise has never been an issue for me. While I do not necessarily follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303076/

Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13 7:28am

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Here is what Mayo Clinic recently reported: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/bempedoic-acid-oral-route/description/drg-20484223 It seems like it is usually used as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099918/

Discussion: Bempedoic acid to lower LDL (non statin)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

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