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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