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I, too, have struggled with statins. I was first put on Lipitor about 30 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011103/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

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My Lp(a is 559.9 nmol/l. Yeah, I’m very concerned.😟 Tried to get into a clinical trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144102/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

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I should add that I have a disagreement with Amgen re recommended LDL levels. Amgen has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261295/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2020

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I have been on my statin break almost 7 weeks, and within the first month, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148252/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

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I am a 59-year-old female with atrial fibrillation who just had a CAC score of 815!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008104/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

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Hi @afrobin, There is no denying that a number of statin trials are funded by pharmaceutical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298590/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

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Omega-3 oils, whatever the source, apparently do cause a rise in LDL but I haven't seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102554/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

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I've been on this cholesterol journey for more than 40 years now, having worked with multiple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089675/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

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Upcoming visit with a new cardiologist on May 26th. with a Calcium score of 1500 +....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857553/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2023

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We are pretty much on the same page, I do High Impact Interval Training (not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686892/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 6, 2022