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Are You Able To Get A Watchman If You Have Tricuspid Valve Leakage?
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I Am Wondering If Anyone Has Suffered Severe Muscle Pain That Has Been Attributed To Statins?
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I have been taking statins for four years without any seemingly big side effects. However, in the last six months, I have developed severe pain in my hips and legs, enough that I cannot sleep without pain medication. Can it be the statins?

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I had muscle pain and leg cramps from all of the statins that I tried. The last time I took a statin was in 2012.

I Have Trouble Taking Statins. I Have Tried 3 Different Statins & Still Get Bad Side Effects; Such As Can Barely Walk Due To The Pain.
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When I quit taking a statin--I feel back to normal. I have minimal artery plaque. I was wondering/reading/researching if there is any other medication I should be taking?. Thanks for the knowledge.

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I had bad flank pain about 10 years ago with a statin. Statins deplete an enzyme called CO-Q-10. At my GPs suggestion, I started taking CO-Q-10 supplements. I adjusted the dose until I had no flank… read more

PCSK9 Drugs, Repatha/Praluent
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Hi,
I have been taking the new class of pcsk9 drugs for over a year now, along with a statin, and over the past 9-10 months have experienced chronic tingling in my fingers, reduced circulation in my fingers and feet, and a degree of chronic numbness in the bottom front of my feet, including some of my toes. Anyone else on these drugs and experiencing the same symptoms? If so, what have you done?

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Dear Freelander, I see your post here is quite old, but in case you are still around, let me just respond that, yes, I developed peripheral neuropathy while taking Repatha. It is a diagnosis of… read more

Statins ( Yay Or Nay)
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Well my doc thinks with my new number ( total cholesterol jumping to 248 from 215) in three weeks
I need a statin 😩😩😩

Looking for insight on statins
Any better or worse than the other ? What is a no no on statins ? Can you come off statins ? I’m 63 ( sometimes my BP is in the 130s/over 70s and sometimes 110s/70s

Looking to hear from people who have to take another medication just to keep walking the earth 🤗🤗🤗

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Any brand better than the another ?

I Am Experiencing A Lot Of Leg Pain. Advice Is Needed.
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My legs have been aching a lot. I get a lot of pain when walking and at night trying to sleep. The pain is from my lowere back down on both legs. Any suggestions on dealing with this or reason why I am experiencing this. I am on a lot of meds. for BP, Afib, Cholesterol.etc. etc.

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Is it cramps?? Magnesium helps..I say learn some yoga and stretch l have cramps in my feet and left leg. It be awful l jump out of bed.

Those Who Have Pacemakers.
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Pacemakers. I am in continual I’m AFib and getting pacemaker Nov 7. Please tell me your thoughts. ❤️❤️

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mine got me off of the medication Eliquis so I am happy so far
Blessings to you

I Get Breathless Upon Lying Flat On My Back, Why?
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Because I am still awake when this happens, I can not attribute the breathlessness to sleep apnea (OSA), but wondering if it is due to GERD/LPR. I feel like I am being chocked and it is frightening. Can this be heart related? It goes away if I sit up, but my heart is already pounding.

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Your cardiologist has the best advice, but, If you have never utilized Cardiac Rehab, I would suggest that practice to enhance your heart's ability to handle small amounts of exercise followed by very… read more

Hi Everyone......Just Wondering If Anybody Has Been Prescribed Repatha For Treating Cholesterol....and What Your Experience Has Been?
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I had joint issues and GI issues. Stopped taking it.

Has Anyone Started Using Repatha Injections? If So, Has It Worked For You? ❤
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I have been on it for about a year now and my numbers have been going down
I have not had any side effects that I know of
I tend to get muscle cramps a lot before I took it.
Found out Magnesium… read more