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Stem cell treatment for peripheral neuropathy - any good?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 31, 2020 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
Well, my peripheral neuropathy sounds like yours, John. I have had tingling sensations in my feet for 20 years and in my hands for the last four years or so. I have never had pain other than trying to walk on pebbles on the beach. (Very painful) I too, asked the Dr. (also a she) if I should quit taking statin drugs. She said "No, we'll keep your cholesterol in check this way to safeguard your heart". I have a heart murmur and my folks both died from heart problems. (both were smokers, though. whereas, I've never smoked.)
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@nightgig it does sound like my PN is pretty much like yours. Both my parents were smokers also and I've never smoked. I posted my story and what has worked for me in an earlier post if you are interested:
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-here-dealing-with-peripheral-neuropathy/?pg=42#comment-65985
When I had the chat with my primary care doctor about taking simvastatin to lower my cholesterol, I told her that I would work on lifestyle changes to help lower the numbers which I thought would be a greater benefit to me that taking statins and making my neuropathy worse. There is some information that might help explain the numbers better - here's one link that I found:
Harvard Medical School - Cholesterol and statins: it’s no longer just about the numbers
-- https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cholesterol-and-statins-its-no-longer-just-about-the-numbers-201311136868
I would keep doing research and advocating for your health. It really is the key to finding something that works for you.