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Treatment options that have worked for Small Fiber Neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 20, 2024 | Replies (106)
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I was just reading through another older thread that there well might be a connection between statin use and neuropathy. JFC...just when I think I'm getting a bit more of a handle on this "disease" (is that what you call it?), I read this and think to myself "I've been taking a statin (Rosuvastatin) for some time now. Should I rethink this?"

This cholesterol med was about the only med I regularly took besides Flomax (for urine flow) and Fluticasone Propionate (for allergy) before this PN set in. If there is a correlation between statin use and nerve damage, should I quite my statin use now? Hmm....

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26sabrina | @26sabrina | Apr 7, 2024

I also have read about statins and neuropathy. My cardiologist switched me to Zetia. This may not cure neuropathy but possibly stop progression. Another med is Repatha.
It's something to talk to your cardiologist about.

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cherbear2cubs | @cherbear2cubs | Apr 17, 2024

There is proven correlation of statin use and neuropathy according to studies by NIH. I tried taking a break for 3 months from simvistatin but my lipid levels increased so went on small dose of rosuvastatin, no changes in neuropathy symptoms. It is the lesser or greater of 2 evils if you should take the statins. I am currently using red light therapy, exercise and CBD topical. I use CBD drops and melatonin for sleep.

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