Today I receive a vial of semaglutide and there was no label on it. It was a dark vial, looked dirty. How is one suppose to trust Mochi???? It’s reckless. I hope Mochi does not wonder why people question them all the time!!! 😡 Done with them!
Hi everyone. I’m a 50-year-old woman trying to decide whether I should pick up my prescription for Repatha, and I’d really appreciate some honest opinions from people who have been in a similar situation.
I recently had a CAC score of 36, so I know I already have some plaque buildup. I also have elevated Lp(a).
Here are my numbers before starting medication:
January 2026 (before treatment):
Total Cholesterol: 289
ApoB: 124
Lp(a): 83
HDL: 87
LDL: 192 Non-fasting
I couldn’t tolerate Crestor every day, so my doctor has me taking:
Crestor (rosuvastatin) 5 mg every other day
Zetia (ezetimibe) 10 mg daily
Here are my most recent results on this regimen:
April 2026:
Total Cholesterol: 149
LDL: 63 Fasting
HDL: 73
Triglycerides: 62
ApoB: 69
Lp(a): 70
My cardiologist gave me a prescription for Repatha and basically asked if I wanted to take it. I don’t know if this is because of my elevated Lp(a) and CAC score, or if it’s simply being prescribed because it’s available.
My concern is that my LDL and ApoB are now at goal with a very low dose of Crestor plus Zetia. Repatha also stays in your system for weeks, and I’m nervous about starting another medication if I don’t absolutely need it. Plus I don’t think it has been around long enough to give us real long term side effects.
If you had my numbers and were tolerating the current regimen reasonably well, would you pick up the Repatha prescription? Or would you stick with the current medications and continue monitoring?
I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone with elevated Lp(a), a positive CAC score, or experience taking Repatha.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I just got my coronary calcium score back today: 36.
I am a 50 year old female.
I’m trying to understand how this fits into my overall cardiovascular risk picture, especially alongside my lab work.
My recent numbers:
Calcium Score (CAC): 36
Lp(a): 70
ApoB: 69 (most recent) / previously higher at 124
Total Cholesterol: 149
LDL: 63
HDL: 73
Triglycerides: 62–69 range
hs-CRP: 0.9
I’m currently also on low-dose rosuvastatin (Crestor) 5 mg, every other day as I couldn’t tolerate taking it every day and ezetimibe (Zetia) 10 mg daily.
What I’m trying to understand:
How significant is a CAC score of 36 in my situation?
I just got the results today and I don’t feel well because I am so worried.
How much does elevated Lp(a) change risk when LDL/ApoB are now well controlled?
Does improving ApoB to ~69 meaningfully offset the CAC finding?
Now that I am on statin meds is that going to stop this accumulation of plaque?
What is wild is that I went to a cardiologist and he says my Lp(a) he believes is high due to dietary and not a genetic factor. Everything I read says it’s genetic.
I’d really appreciate perspectives from people who’ve had similar results or anyone knowledgeable about how these markers interact. 🙏
Looks like Mochi Health is compromising profits over safety. I have been using them for a while now but now that I have learned about their unsafe practices, it is a definite no more for me! Super upsetting!!