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Repatha is not a statin. It's other name is evolocumab. It is a biologic. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261275/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2019

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My dr wants me to try repatha an injection instead of statin I’ve developed terrible peripheral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677460/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

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Did you have any side effects muscle pain neuropathy as i have with livalo a statin

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677677/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

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SteveSH, Once the calcium is there, it is not moving - I have read nothing that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828270/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

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@tim1028, I didn't find anything in the postings by @lainie64 about "a moderate plaque burden" or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235253/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 20, 2018

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The treatment plan. Is generally the same whoever you see. Take a statin but the correct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130287/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 11, 2020

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I stopped taking a statin and replaced it with “citrus Bergamot”. That was after a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723358/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

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There are several lipitor type drugs. Maybe, you would have no side effects with another statin...good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893426/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

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I watched. So statin and niacin and salmon every day? Does he make $ from this?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956264/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

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It can make you flush and like anything else it is not suitable for everybody but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687419/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

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Problems eating carbohydrates / Increased blood pressure

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/problems-eating-carbohydrates/

I have a problem eating basic carbohydrates. Rice, oats, potatoes, etc. When I eat rice my blood pressure will elevate a bit from normal, increasing...

Support Group: Digestive Health

Last active: Nov 14, 2020

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Any women with high CAC scores?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/andy-women-with-high-cac-scores/

I'm new here. Passionate 64-year old Italian-American college journalism professor married to a gastroenterologist who thought I was in great health. Eat pasta, lots of...

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Last active: Jan 2, 2023