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Is my statin causing peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 5 5:32pm | Replies (152)

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@jan64

I just went through my records, and I have been on rosuvastatin for 2 years. I sent a message to my PCP asking about alternatives. When I saw my PCP in mid July with pretty severe symptoms (burning feet, calves, hands,) she did nothing for me and made no referrals to neurologist. She suggested I find a neurologist and offered lexapro when I asked for something for sleep and anxiety. I took the first neurologist appointment I could get (6 hour roundtrip). He has not been helpful at all, did not order SFN biopsy, but did give me RX for gabapentin and eventually raised the dosage. I had an MRI, extensive bloodwork before seeing the neurologist as I was admitted to hospital when my left foot was "sticking". I am waiting for the biopsy; nothing is showing why I have this so far. I just want answers. Reading the neurologist's report to my doctor makes me feel like he thinks I'm fine and just crazy. He doubts I have PN; he thinks I have central sensitization syndrome. I'm very upset because he mentioned that at the end of my last visit without explaining anything.

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Seems like you need to find a new doctor that will take the time to really understand you. I am sure this isn’t “ just in your head”. I went through it!