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Started Repatha - Side Effects

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A couple of days ago I administered my third dosage to myself of repatha. Yes, I am experiencing sore joints and hurting muscles. And, that is in addition to feeling like my nerve endings are sizzling! I'm not sure if repatha caused my last symptom because I have been dealing with that for almost a year. But sore joints and hurting muscles, I am not prepared to deal with because it would mean I would have to go back on painkillers. I'm already on a muscle relaxer and I am unwilling to go on any other painkiller.
Thank you for your post because I can now realize that the symptoms I'm having are probably common for someone taking this truck. Good luck and Godspeed and I will be monitoring this site to see what you decide to do. I'm going to stop taking repatha. I have too many other health issues to deal with to take this. I'm 69 years old and my carotid artery on the right side inside my head above my ear is blocked 78% and that is due to a high cholesterol diet, stress and maybe one or two other things. On September 8th I am asking my cardiologist for a full body arteriogram to determine what other arteries might be blocked and by what percentage. I want to have these things taken care of ASAP. I cannot afford to have a stroke or a heart attack because I'm raising my granddaughter and I must be here for her!

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@phobson If you want better help with your hearth & vascular health, may I suggest you see a higher tier Intervention Cardiologist that are located at hospitals like University of Virginia, Duke Hospital in Durham, NC, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, etc... Dr. Othman at Duke Hospital has given me more info than the cardiologists in my area of Tidewater, VA. We drove 3 hours for each appointment but it was worth it. These doctors are advanced and when a Catheterization is done, they know what to look for.

I wish you well. My problem is Family Cholesterol which is difficult to deal with. I eat clean and visit the gym 5xweek. My CABGX3 has closed up after 11 years and I am living with just my LIMA artery and meds to keep my heart from overworking to keep me alive. I'm praying that the Repatha doesn't destroy my body; I just took my 15th injection. I would like to stay around for our 5 grandchildren.

May God help us all!