Hello @bbsinflorida, Welcome to Connect. I have no medical training or background but had a similar discussion with my primary care doctor who wanted to put me on a statin for high cholesterol. I had already read about statin induced neuropathy and did not want to make my neuropathy any worse than it already was so I declined and said I would work on lifestyle changes to lower my cholesterol numbers. Here's a few discussions you may want to read and learn what others have shared.

-- Statins cause peripheral neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/statins-cause-peripheral-neuropathy/
-- Connection of statins, rosvastatin, with neuropathy of feet?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/connection-of-statins-rosvastatin-with-neuropathy-of-feet/
-- Is there any connection with statin use and neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-there-any-connection-with-statin-use-and-neuropathy-i-have-had/

10 Natural Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Levels: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-lower-cholesterol

Has your cardiologist recommended any alternatives to medications to lower your cholesterol?