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I have chemo induced neuropathy. In April my doctor told me my cholesterol was too high. Because of posts I'd seen on Mayo Connect I knew I didn't want to take statins. Instead my doctor directed red yeast rice which he also takes. Within 3 weeks my neuropathy seemed worse in both hands and feet. Doing some research it appears that red yeast rice works because it has the same active ingredient as statins. I've switched to citrus bergamot and will see what happens when I go back in October. https://www.health.harvard.edu/cholesterol/can-i-use-red-yeast-rice-instead-of-a-statin-to-lower-my-cholesterol

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I couldnt take statins any longer and was put on a new drug nexlizet. My. Cholestoral has never been lower and so far no side effects. My legs still hurt though so I am assuming the neuropathy. Have had every test there is.