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I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 11 12:42pm | Replies (82)
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@carolinlv

That’s really interesting. I have never heard of cholesterol being too low?? I have cardiologist and a GP appointments next month. I’m going to ask them about these drugs, especially Zetia. I would love to move away from a statin, but I’m sure this has its downside, too. Thanks again for the help!

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DadCue | @dadcue | Jul 11 6:28am

It was strange when my total cholesterol was below normal. That combined with an elevated CK level made my rheumatologist stop atorvastatin. My PCP didn't like that atorvastatin was stopped. My PCP said it can never be too low. When my lipid panel was rechecked, my total cholesterol was too high again.

My endocrinolgist took the middle ground. He said it made sense to try zetia. He said he would message my PCP with his recommendation. He said cholesterol fell into the realm of endocrinology.

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