@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