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@newtoni48
I hate to give up but I’m having trouble maintaining the same level of fight that I started with after so many false starts. Something strange just resurfaced. Many years ago when I was just diagnosed there was a suggestion that statins might cause neuropathy. Then I was told by my doctor that a study was done that disproved that theory. I continued the statins and pushed through the side effects. One of my sisters immediately gave up the statins. Today she is running around caring for her sick husband and going into the city (Manhattan) with her grandchildren while I can barely walk from one room to another. I will let my doctor know I am stopping the statins. Too late, probably, but maybe it will slow the decline and avoid needing a wheel chair.

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@phyllisq
Since I had a triple CABG back in 2022 and have recently been diagnosed with Afib, I'm on 2 muscle killers: 80mg Lipitor and Eliquis.
Not really much of an option for me to quit either due to these conditions.
There are other alternatives to statins you may want to discuss with your doctor if only LDL is the issue. A strict diet can be effective if you're a saint.
Some people seem to have success with CoQ10 for statin side effects. Studies are mixed and mileage may vary, as they say.
I'm counting on CoQ, other supplements and exercise to slow the slide. So far so good.
Too bad there are no guarantees in this life.