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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Posted by Nazir Khan @nukhan, Jan 19, 2020

I have been using Lipitor since 2007 for lowering my cholesterol which is on the list of those medicines that are suspected to cause neuropathy. I am thinking of discontinuing this menace but before doing so want to check with those members who have discontinued using statin and what is their experience. What alternative methods have they since adopted for lowering their cholesterol .. diet, alternative medication, exercise or anything else ?

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debbiehirsch | @debbiehirsch | Aug 18 7:12am

Has anyone tried IV infusions for peripheral neuropathy?
If so, did they work.

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celia16 | @celia16 | Aug 18 7:29am
In reply to @cheyne "Hi, After 30+ years in the 8 to 10 range for cholesterol and having reacted to..." + (show)
@cheyne

Hi,
After 30+ years in the 8 to 10 range for cholesterol and having reacted to all meds I was feed I stopped worrying about it and no longer medicate it. A cholesterol specialist checked me over and confirms my eating habits were good 30 years ago, so I can only assume the man made rubbish is just that, rubbish. Regardless of my physical state the cholesterol level never differed for me, from extremely fit to couch patatoe always around the 9's.
I suffered kidney damage through accident 12 years ago and went onto a "kidney friendly" diet. Suddenly my cholesterol levels started dropping to the mid 6's. Now my Dr's complain about my high choleterol level until they are told to read my history! Essentially I'm no salt, little red meat and absolutely no man made or adulterated foods including no sodas, especially the sugar free. I prefer natural, fresh and home made food where I know it's parentage.
There are groups of people around the world living successfully with either high or low cholesterol levels.
Cheers

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How do you get the numbers like 8 or 9?

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dlmdinia | @dlmdinia | Aug 18 9:15am
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@timely

What she orders contains no statins….

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If it's Red Yeast Rice (which you can find on Amazon), it contains the very same active ingredient as statins.

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cheyne | @cheyne | Aug 18 2:49pm
In reply to @celia16 "How do you get the numbers like 8 or 9?" + (show)
@celia16

How do you get the numbers like 8 or 9?

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Hi,
Through medical blood testing. Consantly over 30 years to keep a check on it. Never managed a perfect 10 but topped out at 9.8. Very fit and active in those years, not so much anymore with ANS.
Cheers

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celia16 | @celia16 | Aug 18 3:39pm
In reply to @cheyne "Hi, Through medical blood testing. Consantly over 30 years to keep a check on it. Never..." + (show)
@cheyne

Hi,
Through medical blood testing. Consantly over 30 years to keep a check on it. Never managed a perfect 10 but topped out at 9.8. Very fit and active in those years, not so much anymore with ANS.
Cheers

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Who determines those numbers…is it a test from doctor or lab?

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cheyne | @cheyne | Aug 18 4:15pm

Hi,
Certified medical laboratory.
Cheers

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celia16 | @celia16 | Aug 18 8:01pm
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@cheyne

Hi,
Certified medical laboratory.
Cheers

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I see. If I wanted to get tested, whatv would I ask for?

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cheyne | @cheyne | Aug 18 10:38pm
In reply to @celia16 "I see. If I wanted to get tested, whatv would I ask for?" + (show)
@celia16

I see. If I wanted to get tested, whatv would I ask for?

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Hi,
I just ask my Dr to arrange for bloods to be drawn and tested for my Cholesterol levels. Normally as they are drawing blood I get my kidney function, B12 level, vitamin D3, hemoglobin and anything else done at the same time, so I have a good understanding of where I'm at overall.
The cholesterol results should give you three readings, the so called good and bad Cholesterol, then they give me a final figure. For me it usually takes a few days for the results to come back. It is the only way to be sure what I think might be going on is correct or not.
Cheers

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celia16 | @celia16 | Aug 19 3:21am
In reply to @cheyne "Hi, I just ask my Dr to arrange for bloods to be drawn and tested for..." + (show)
@cheyne

Hi,
I just ask my Dr to arrange for bloods to be drawn and tested for my Cholesterol levels. Normally as they are drawing blood I get my kidney function, B12 level, vitamin D3, hemoglobin and anything else done at the same time, so I have a good understanding of where I'm at overall.
The cholesterol results should give you three readings, the so called good and bad Cholesterol, then they give me a final figure. For me it usually takes a few days for the results to come back. It is the only way to be sure what I think might be going on is correct or not.
Cheers

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I understand those tests and results. My total cholesterol was around 150 last time, but where do get the number 9.8, that you describe above?

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MamaMarch | @mamamarch | Aug 19 7:36am
In reply to @celia16 "I understand those tests and results. My total cholesterol was around 150 last time, but where..." + (show)
@celia16

I understand those tests and results. My total cholesterol was around 150 last time, but where do get the number 9.8, that you describe above?

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Clearly a different type of rating scale. You are referring to an American scale, but there may be others.

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