@dadcue
I couldn't agree more. Question. Why did you have to go on a statin because you were on prednisone? Just curious if you don't mind my asking.

In our case, there was no other option but to take prednisone. My husband was at risk of losing his sight, a stroke, aneurysm or death. His inflammation levels were off the charts and his temples were swelling. It was really frightening. So there are times when it's needed and it's a life saver.

Having said that, taking a statin isn't life and death and I'm not sure he even needs them. I posted a response to megz that we really didn't get a good explanation of why they're being prescribed. He tried them for a couple days, came down with an awful cough and cold-like symptoms so he had to get off them. Now they're pushing us to get him back on them. I'm asking why when the doctor just wrote us a note saying his cholesterol levels are fine. One is a little high but the good cholesterol is great and he said they balance each other out and not to worry. His chart says he was a long-time smoker. He's never smoked a day in his life. They said not only cholesterol is considered when prescribing a statin, other health markers are considered. His mom had some medical issues like diabetes and some heart issues. So I get they're probably using that. But are they also using the incorrect info that he's smoked most of his adult life? I've asked for that to be removed multiple times but it's still in his chart and they tell me "small mistakes in the chart are normal, not to worry." Hmmmmmm Why not just remove the wrong info? I guess I could push the issue.