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Is my statin causing peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (174)

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@artemis1886

Yes! I am still taking Leqvio and it is working. It does not have the side effects that statins have because it’s not a stain. It has lowered my cholesterol and put it in range. My cardiologist had me fill out the information for the manufacturer to pay the 700.00 dollars that was my portion. I was approved and pay nothing. Since, I was approved it is given by an approved infusion center. They call it an infusion but it is a simple shot. I do not understand why the manufacturer had it approved under infusion. It does not affect my neuropathy.
As an RN I did continuing education credits on it. That’s why I started it. I have had three shots of it. The fist one, three months later second shot, third month later every six months.

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That's very good news. I'm happy it is working for you -- and for free! Your reply raises a few more questions, if it's not too personal:
Do you have commercial in insurance or Medicare? (I've been told the injections would be covered by Medicare Part B and the patient responsibility would just be the usual in-office copay. )
What was the paperwork? Did it involve giving the manufacturer copies of your tax filing and other financial data?
Have you had any of the other common side effects ("Pain/itching/swelling/redness near the injection site, joint pain, urinary tract infection (UTI), bronchitis, diarrhea, pain in the arms and legs")?
Thanks for the update. This is helpful.