Statin drug's side effects

Statins have a mixed record, and some would argue that they're just plain awful, and even an awful pain. There is lots of googleable research showing that some simply do not do well on statins for one reason or another.....muscle aches, weakness: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013

However, at this point, I don't know that I can see how to blame statins on what you are experiencing below your hip joints. This sounds like the beginnings of peripheral vascular disease. THIS IS JUST A WILD GUESS...I HAVE NO TRAINING IN MEDICINE.

@ginnyjm
This would be a question best answered by who is treating you medically. I see @gloaming has given you a good link at Mayo to research this.

I would really talk to your doctors about this. It could be something totally different causing it and you need to address is.

I have been on Astorstatin for over 10 years. I do not have the symptoms you have. I was put on Co-Q-10 immedately when I was prescribed a statin drug. I do not have your symptoms or the aches and pains.

My wife was presribed a statin but was not advised about Co-Q-10. I asked her to check with her doctors and mention if okay to take Co-Q-10. She was having muscle pains right after staring taken it. She was cleared to take the Co-Q-10 and her muscle pain went away. But his is her experience and may or may not help you.

My advice is to immediately reach out to the doctors treating you and advise of your symptoms.

Ubiquinol ( a fermented highly bioavailable version of CQ10) helps a lot with people taking statins. Fatigue and pain are a common side effect of statins. Peripheral vascular disease symptoms are opposite of what you are experiencing. In PVD your muscles hurt when you are walking and then the pain clears up when you rest. PVD is caused by lack of blood flow to the muscles. Also PVD mostly acts on the legs and not so much on the arms.
Ubiquinol is a very safe supplement to take. It is used in Japan with heart failure.
I surely do not know if it takes 20+ years of taking satins for the symptoms reveal themselves.

Yes weakness and fatigue after 15 months getting off for 3 weeks to c if there’s a difference

I've been on statins for the same amount of time with the same issues. I have to lift my legs into a car. Argue with my doctor every year and she brings out a chart showing my cholesterol levels and percentages for having a heart attack or stroke and strongly advises to continue the statin prescription. The graphics are probably provided by a pharmaceutical company.

Thanks for your reply! I’m seeing my cardiologist in December & will ask his advice then my primary in February to ask hers. I’m tired of this!

I’ve asked at least ten people associated with the medical field and NONE will advise against another professional opinion. I personally believe it’s a scam.

How can u talk to someone within the support group verbally about afib or estashian disorder (ear) would like to talk about symptoms thx

My cholesterol has been between 276 and 299 for about 17 years. I take no drugs. I have read more than once that people with high cholesterol live longer than those with low. I am 76. and take no drugs nor do I visit the drug pushers as drugs cause worse reactions than the problem.

Lindy9: I think I'm moving into your camp. I'm almost 80 and I have have been indoctrinated with the fear of a stroke or hear attack due to a relatively high triglyceride number. I would hate to think I will soon be in a wheelchair due to a number on a computer screen. I'm sure those numbers are a valid reason for statins for some but maybe not for me. Thanks for your reply.