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Is there any connection with statin use and neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 21, 2023 | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
Hello @interest, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. I shared some references in an earlier post here you may find helpful when discussing your symptoms with your doctor - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/100046/
I had the discussion with my doctor about simvastatin because I already have neuropathy and didn't want to make it any worse even if it may be a small possibility. I said I would make some lifestyle changes to lower my cholesterol numbers and the doctor was OK with that. Here are a few tips from Mayo Clinic to improve your cholesterol.
Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935
Are you able to share a little more information about your diagnosis and why the Pravastatin was prescribed?
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Thank you John. I have coronary calcification and the statin keeps it stable and prevents the bad cholesterol from getting higher.
My neurologist can’t make a diagnosis. Luckily all the bad diseases were ruled out. My symptoms fluctuate. Tingling in toes and fingers, pricks and itchy skin here and there. When I go to bed at night they go away and restart during the day. I don’t know anyone who has these symptoms.. that’s another reason I like to connect with people who have similar. Trying to avoid for this thing getting worse. I don’t know if this is how neuropathy starts, or how long it takes to fully develop. So far it’s been 8 months.
Thank you.