Hello @phpilgrim, Welcome to Connect. It's been a few years since I had a conversation with my primary care doctor who wanted me to go on statins. I already have neuropathy and had read that statins made it worse so decided to do what I could do on my own to lower my cholesterol but it's a decision we all have to make. Mayo Clinic has some good information on that topic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013. There is another discussion you might find helpful while you are waiting for other members to respond.
-- Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/discontinuation-of-statin/
I've read that Pitavastatin is less likely to cause neuropathy and it might be something to discuss with your doctor. Here's a reference that might be helpful - Pitavastatin: Finding its Place in Therapy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3513875/.

Have you discussed alternatives with your doctor?