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Replies to "@danelle9354 I am on Crestor for 2 years snd getting body aches now. What is the..."
Hi, @donnamarie1956. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry you are having discomfort, and glad you are pursuing finding out what is behind it.
A recent episode of Mayo Clinic Cardiology’s continuing medical education podcast series may be fantastic for you to listen to. It fits in with your question and discussion with @danelle9354. The audio is short (11 minutes), addresses questions you have, and may be good information to help have more conversation with your doctor. You’ll need to scroll down the page and find the September 16, 2025 episode.
- Mayo Clinic Statin Myopathy: https://cveducation.mayo.edu/store/pages/podcasts
Spoiler: One recommendation is to draw a stick person and circle the areas that are not comfortable. Stop the statin 30 days then draw another stick person, do the same thing. Pull the first drawing out and compare. I hope you come back and report what you figure out.
When did you begin noticing your body aches? What dose of Crestor are you taking, and how often?