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my doctor wants me on crestor with a cholesterol of 215. I am recovering from base...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260382/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

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I decided to “just say no” and gave up the Atorvastatin. I feel great and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752402/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

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@colleenyoung I have shared my story but with new people on board I will share .Back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674598/

Discussion: Women and Heart Health: Have you got a story to share?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

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I have a calcium score of 131.45. Presently taking blood pressure med, and just started med...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213341/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2019

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I understand completely. I had an emergency angioplasty on July 17th and then was thrust into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115259/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

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I would suggest talking to your doctor about getting a CT angiogram of your arteries. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310522/

Discussion: 774 calcium score terrified what’s next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 22 3:45pm

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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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Hello @kishanvasekar, Thank you for taking the time to share your story, and for your participation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199006/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 9, 2018

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I am a 69 year old female who has always had a normal BMI and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337139/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 28 1:10pm