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neirbookeik1, you say "there is no way to raise HDL", but my experience is to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758694/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 8, 2022

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Amen! When my mother was 70 years old her total cholesterol was over 300. Her doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683468/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

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Many people can successfully take Atorvastatin and other statins with no side effects. I had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318965/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

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A year ago I had my first CAC CT scan with a resulting score of 1560....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130257/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 5, 2019

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Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. Encouraging that you have experienced no side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377589/

Discussion: Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 23 2:16pm

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Hi @emo, Mayo Clinic has a post, "Cholesterol lowering supplements may be helpful", which you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891774/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

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I resisted a statin for many years because of my PN. I made a concerted effort...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1389122/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 7 9:39pm

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Swilkins1974, thank you for your affirmation and support. I just got done talking on the phone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276481/

Discussion: Clopidogrel-extreme fatigue

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 7 1:31pm

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Did you try the Zetia? My doctor just prescribed it because my cholesterol jumped up during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185342/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

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I take the smallest dose of Crestor (5mg, I think), and smash or cut it into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081026/

Discussion: Crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5, 2024