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I've been on a statin drug for several years and had no idea it caused neuropathy. I didn't know what neuropathy was until I was diagnosed several months ago. It started with a feeling similar to restless leg syndrome at night and has progressed to a burning feeling in both legs from my knees to my ankles. Because I only get intermittent sleep at night, I'm so completely exhausted during the day I can barely do anything and end up sitting in my recliner most of the day. My question to anyone out there who has stopped using statins is: - Once you stop does your neuropathy get better and to what degree? Also, how do you then treat your cholesterol? I would really appreciate any insite you could give me.

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@anya40, Statins didn't cause my neuropathy but I've avoided taking them because I don't want it to get worse. Basically I just started exercising more, eating healthier and worked at losing some weight to help lower my cholesterol numbers. Mayo Clinic has some tips that might help - Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935

There are also alternatives to statins for lowering cholesterol that you could discuss with your doctor - https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/alternatives-statins