@sueinmn, @karen1945 I have taken Statins now for about 13 years and seemed to have similiar side affects from them which were more related to numbness in my lower leg and feet.
My cardiologist told me that was unlikely contributing to that, but I was convinced it was.
I went to Mayo Clinic down in AZ. for a 2nd opinion for Ejection Fraction issues, but also brought up the statin issue. The Mayo Cardiologist was wonderful and recommended that I try the generic form of Crestor because he has had the best results lowering LDL with it.
My LDL was 82 at that point and he wanted to get it closer to 70. He started me on the 10mg. dose a day whereas in the past I was always placed on the 20mg dose for all other statins.
I had a Lipid profile done 4 momths later and my LDL had dropped to 65. In addition my numbness was mostly all gone as well. I continue on that lower dose and have been able to stay below 70. I have not had any other side affects. Jim@faithful