@carlnh I am in the same boat! I have 'buckled' because last year in April I had a heart attack and had a stent inserted. I have always exercised, eaten our home grown veg and eat alot of fish, I am also gluten free. But it happened. Years ago when my cholesterol showed high LDL the drs tried many different statins and all gave me terrible side effects that I could not live with, so I just didn't take them and kept up my healthy lifestyle. 20 years later the cardiologist put me on them again at 40mg even though my notes said I was highly allergic to statins, I had problems within a week and was offered another one which also gave me problems with my muscles. Long story short, I was discharged to my own Doctor after only a few weeks after my Heart Attack and she uses microdosing for those who have problem side effects with statins. So I am now on 5mg of Rosuvastatin 3x per week and my cholesterol LDL has dropped - not quite 'normal' as the cardiac Drs would like but close enough to not be worried and I also get covered by Rosuvastatin's anti inflammatory effect on arteries. I have had no side effects at all, I am really happy with taking the small dose. Best of luck!