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Statins and muscle/body aches and pains...

bargainsgirl — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:14:37 GMT

I am taking Simvastatin 20 mg. but it may be causing a problem. Has anyone been switched to a different brand statin to eliminate the problems statins cause in some people? I see my dr. next week and hope to make a change.

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RedTop — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:18:40 GMT

Simvastatin caused severe leg pain in my husband; he was switched to Pravastatin and has had no issues.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:21:14 GMT

I started on Crestor and experienced body aches. Changed to a Simvastatin and had no problems.

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countrygahl — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:31:35 GMT

All statins can cause severe muscle cramps. They are more dangerous than helpful. For me, I took them many years and had severe leg cramps. They can also cause permanent damage to those muscles. I learned that they deplete Q10 so started taking trying to help. I finally said no more! The bottom line - doctors are finally admitting that statins are a waste of time and bad for you. The research done on them shows only a very small catagory of people it has been proven to help. Those were men only and over 60 who had already had a heart attack or stroke. It was shown to slightly reduce the chance of having another heart attack or stroke.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:40:11 GMT

@bargainsgirl. I've taken Simstatin for years and never had a problem with it. Are you sure you don't have some arthritis aches?

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Kachina624 — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:45:45 GMT

@countrygahl wrote:
All statins can cause severe muscle cramps. They are more dangerous than helpful. For me, I took them many years and had severe leg cramps. They can also cause permanent damage to those muscles. I learned that they deplete Q10 so started taking trying to help. I finally said no more! The bottom line - doctors are finally admitting that statins are a waste of time and bad for you. The research done on them shows only a very small catagory of people it has been proven to help. Those were men only and over 60 who had already had a heart attack or stroke. It was shown to slightly reduce the chance of having another heart attack or stroke.

@countrygahl. Whether statins are more harmful than helpful is strictly YOUR OPINION and that's not the consensus of the medical community. What you're saying is not what I've heard doctors say. Publicly.

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NEvans2 — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:58:02 GMT

I was on Lipitor (generic version) for 20 years with no side effects until I suddenly started having side effects, and they were awful. Excruciating muscle pain and weakness in my legs.

My Dr. switched me to Crestor (generic) and within two months I started getting muscle pain and weakness in my arms. Putting on my seat belt was painful. So the conclusion is no stations for me.

I am now on Repatha. Three months now and so far no side effects. The down side is $124 copay for three month supply. I'm having my blood work done this month so hopefully it's doing the trick. My cholesterol is familial so it can't be controlled by diet.

Fingers crossed!❤

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countrygahl — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:12:37 GMT

I did not decide to make this all up. I have spent a lot of time studying this over the years. The doctors who are raising alarms are mostly heart surgeons who continue research such as Dr Gundry. There are still doctors out there who were trained to automatically prescribe statins. You need to do some research - if you don't like reading books try You Tube.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:59:46 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@countrygahl wrote:
All statins can cause severe muscle cramps. They are more dangerous than helpful. For me, I took them many years and had severe leg cramps. They can also cause permanent damage to those muscles. I learned that they deplete Q10 so started taking trying to help. I finally said no more! The bottom line - doctors are finally admitting that statins are a waste of time and bad for you. The research done on them shows only a very small catagory of people it has been proven to help. Those were men only and over 60 who had already had a heart attack or stroke. It was shown to slightly reduce the chance of having another heart attack or stroke.
@countrygahl. Whether statins are more harmful than helpful is strictly YOUR OPINION and that's not the consensus of the medical community. What you're saying is not what I've heard doctors say. Publicly.

Too many doctors these days are pill pushers so what they say publicly doesn't hold the same weight it used to - or shouldn't anyway. Luckily more people are waking up to that fact and finding out there are better alternatives.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:27:48 GMT

I forget which statin I was on because it was quite some time again but I had a terrible time with it. I was in so much pain and then I could barely lift a coffee cup. I am on Zetia, which my doctor says works in a different way. I have been on it for quite awhile and so far, so good.

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sunsetbeach — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:56:11 GMT

Even though I exercised consistantly and ate the proper foods, my cholesterol was still very high. DH eats whatever and his cholesterol is ridiculously low. I tried statins and had problems and then participated in a clinical study at Duke University that told me what statins I could tolerate. Turned out, it was simvastatin (zocor). So, I relented and have been taking simvastatin 10 mg 3 days a week for quite a few years. It lowers my cholesterol enough and I've had no problems to date.

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bargainsgirl — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:01:05 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@bargainsgirl. I've taken Simstatin for years and never had a problem with it. Are you sure you don't have some arthritis aches?

Yes I definetely have major arthritic aches but they have worsened over the past few months since increasing my dosage from 10 to 20 mg. Mostly in my legs so makes me wonder...

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juanitalinda — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:26:13 GMT

@bargainsgirl

I'm in the same boat. I have tried 4 or 5 statins and suffered debilitating muscle weakness in all of them.

Today I start Zetia .... hoping to get the LDL down and still be able to walk.

Good luck with your dr appointment.

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PinkyPetunia — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:37:08 GMT

I take 10 mg Atorvastatin every other day. I hesitated taking statins and my MD suggested a low dosage every other day. This keeps my cholesterol at a level she approves of and I am not taking much and have no side effects. Works for me.

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juanitalinda — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:47:59 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud

I seem to be having reactions to the statins .... so I am open to alternatives.

Any suggestions?

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Shelbelle — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:49:30 GMT

I take Zetia which is not a statin, no side effects at all, lowered my number by 23%. It is for moderate lowering, not if your number is over the top high.

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wagirl — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:52:54 GMT

Can't take any statins at all, got severe hip pain and body aches --can't take Zetia either. Am on repatha now with enormously great results and no side effects.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:45:35 GMT

Muscle and bone pain are a common side effect of all statins. There are other side effects . Happened to a friend on two different ones so she opted to take a drug free holistic approach. She became a vegetarian, lost 45 pounds, started working out and power walking. Gave up alcohol completely. Even wine. It worked. Her cholesterol improved over I believe a period of two years. After which, she lightened up on things somewhat. She eats baked fish and chicken and boiled eggs because she needs protein. Before you speak with your doctor, write down all your questions and concerns about statins. Ask what all the options are then decide what YOU want. But do remember statins are safe and effective. It's just the side effects that are intolerable for some.

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riley1 — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:09:50 GMT

I've been on Atorvastatin for about a year. I am a serious walker and found my muscles and legs felt "heavy". Talked to my Dr and she told me to take Co Q 10 - helping a lot and I don't have the muscle aches and heaviness I had.

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mrshckynut — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:34:29 GMT

@countrygahl wrote:
All statins can cause severe muscle cramps. They are more dangerous than helpful. For me, I took them many years and had severe leg cramps. They can also cause permanent damage to those muscles. I learned that they deplete Q10 so started taking trying to help. I finally said no more! The bottom line - doctors are finally admitting that statins are a waste of time and bad for you. The research done on them shows only a very small catagory of people it has been proven to help. Those were men only and over 60 who had already had a heart attack or stroke. It was shown to slightly reduce the chance of having another heart attack or stroke.

@countrygahl all statins do not cause severe muscle cramps making generalized statements like that always make me sceptical of the person saying it every body is different and a lot depends on ones genetics that seems to be overlooked in many so-called lipid studies
a waste of time means what put up url to your studies

mrshckynut