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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 3, 2023 | Replies (213)

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@steveny9

Hi @johnbishop I was diagnosed by a second doctor more than 16 years ago. (The first doctor did some really painful electrical shots to my feet and legs. He could not diagnose it.) The second doctor told me usually it takes several doctors to finally diagnose a patient. He said I had small fiber neuropathy and there was no cure. The neuropathy started small in both feet. Over time it progressively spread to the entire feet. Now it is spread to the ankle. 11 days ago I stopped statins after I did some research (again!) on neuropathy. Apparently, the brand I was on can cause neuropathy. I have been off statins for 11 days now. I have noticed less tingling in my legs. I really believe the statins were a side effect that added to the problem. I was diagnosed by a second doctor more than 16 years ago. (The first doctor did some really painful electrical shots to my feet and legs. He could not diagnose it.) The second doctor told me usually it takes several doctors to finally diagnose a patient. He said I had small fiber neuropathy and there was no cure. The neuropathy started small in both feet. Over time it progressively spread to the entire feet. How it is spread to the ankle. 11 days ago I stopped statins after I did some research (again!) on neuropathy. Apparently, the brand I was on can cause neuropathy. I have been off statins for 11 days now. I have noticed less tingling in my legs. I really believe the statins were a side effect that added to the problem.

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What was the name of the statins you were on? I have been on them for years .