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I started statins in 1986 when my doctor detected cholesterol level of 380. Tried every statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673819/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

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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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My father and grandfather died of heart attacks. I am 76 years old. Due to high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949020/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

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So, given numbers are important to avoid misunderstanding, your stress tests (you don't say if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913492/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

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My score was 205. Male, 66, active, never overweight. It was probably hereditary. I'm on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205698/

Discussion: Cardiac calcium score is 140 - Should I panic?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7 4:46am

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I have a score of 205 and am on statins. The score doesn't necessarily mean a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276830/

Discussion: Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8 5:57am

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Same for me. I had no side effects on Repatha and it has dramatically reduced all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054653/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2024