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@mayofeb2020 If subscribe to consumerlab, you may want to check their section on red yeast rice. The lovastatin in red yeast rice is a "natural" alternative to statins, but the brand with the highest concentration should be treated the same as a statin, particularly the need to take COQ 10. I went off statins over a decade ago and when my labs started climbing I tried the red yeast rice. It took a while to figure out you have to be totally compliant, no skipping around it. The trick is you have to take the full dosage, two times a day, very consistently. I had to go off all supplements for an operation two years ago and the effect on my labs was evidence enough how well it works. I don't have statin-induced neuropathy but my husband does (in his legs.) He is now on a combination of LEQVIO and Ezetimibe. He uses red light therapy, TENS and a heating pad almost every night and it reduces the pain significantly. If he stops exercising for over a week, it comes back with a vengeance. Hope one of these will help you.

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@lindasrk11 thank you for your advice. I've been thinking of red light therapy too and can you tell me what kind your husband has. I don't have a problem going to bed. My legs don't hurt, but it's my calves that's giving me trouble during the day. Standing, walking and even sitting. My statin dosage is very low, 5 mg every other day. I have stopped for 4 months one time and the pain did not stop. Right now I'm going to physical therapy. Apparently I need to build up my hip muscle and have a stronger core. It's very difficult when you are in your late 70s . I hope it's not too late to ditch the statin and go on red yeast rice. Thanks again.