Many years ago my doctor prescribed a couple of different statins and everything caused severe muscle pain. I tried a very low fat diet and my cholesterol levels actually went up! Apparently, my liver produces more if I don't eat it. More research...took red yeast rice. It actually worked with no pain. But the longer you take it, the less effective it is. Stopped RYR for a while, and went back several times. All this time my old doc and now the new one is asking me to take statins. Not going to do it. Now, I'm reading that RYR "may" be the same as a statin. I developed neuropathy in my feet about 2.5 years ago. They are blaming it on my diabetes, although my A1c has never been out of control. About 6. But the last 2 tests have been 5.8.
Now, I'm going to stop RYR. More research. Found policosanol. There are actually NIH studies on this supplement. Google policosanol. I haven't started it yet, but from what I've found, looks promising for lowering cholesterol.
I've also heard, garlic, psyllium fiber and citrus bergamont might be helpful. I don't have any illusions any of this will get rid of the pain in my feet, but I am hoping it won't get worse.
Sorry this is so long and this is only my experience.