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@fiesty76... My sentiments exactly. I have never taken any meds until I went back to work after a nasty divorce and I had to go back to work in my 40s. The job was a very stressful one and I was put on hypertension drugs. I managed my cholesterol with lifestyle changes. Fast forward to beginning of this year when I had TIA, and right away, my cardiologist put me on Xeralto, I had a loop recorder to check fir afib.. So far no indication that I have that. And in addition, I was put on statin even though my lipid level is not high. I read about all the bad side effects of statin. I'm 5'3" and weigh 104 lbs, so I fall in the small body frame category. My legs have been hurting very bad and I start to wonder if it's not the statin (I've try 3 so far) but that I may have PN or even PAD. It's very frustrating. I'm sure my cardiologist thinks I am a hypochondriac. My father and brother both died of strokes at an early age, so I am very aware of it. I eat very healthy, and I walk everyday. But my leg pain makes it harder and harder. Thinking back 10 years ago, I was hiking and feeling great. Now I'm getting depressed over my health. My cardiologist would not even entertain my suggestion of lowering my cholesterol with supplements. I've done it before. He doesn't think I should risk having a stroke, the same with the blood thinner. What should I do???
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What statin are you on? I'm on generic Rosuvastatin Calcium 10 mg. I have no side effects and it has lowered my cholesterol. I have been on others that made me ache. That might be what's wrong with your legs. My sister had a stroke I feel so bad for her, she has done a lot of PT and exercises at home. Walks with a cane outside when it's nice. Now the doctor tells her she's not going to get any better.
I don’t know anything about this issue, but I would pursue a second opinion to either confirm what your doctor is doing or give you other options to consider. My friend has this type of medical history and she worries a lot. Good luck and stay well.
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Hello Happy Memorial Day,
My mother was a healthy senior, then
her doctor put her on statins, after 5 days pain in the legs and hips. She stopped walking any distance.
Another doctor took her off the statin said after 80-83 I do not recommend them, as side affects are too great in the over 80 group.
She was 5’5” weight about 110 or so.
Statins can also cause foggy brain.
Mom lived to 92,was glad she was off the Rx as she was able to walk small distance again.meicine affects everybody differently, what is good for one is poison to another.
Do you still have a loop recorder?
The people I know with afib would only allow an event recorder, and said no to the loop recorder procedure.
I guess it depends on your doctor preference,and patient age.
My mother felt better just seeing a internal medicine doctor, and quit the cardiologist.
These are decisions we make for ourselves.
To good health
Funcountess