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Where to start with multiple conditions? Symptoms don't add up

Aging Well | Last Active: Sep 3, 2022 | Replies (26)
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Question for community.

I have been anti statin for years. Was told my ldl was now in a very high zone. 214.
My hdl is 75. Everything else normal. Since I am a petite women was recommended 5 mg Crestor. Is there anyone who is on this and is doing well with minimal side effects. I know I need to get ldl down, but am terrified to take the meds. I keep hearing about terrible side effects every time I mention statins. Any advice how to get over my fear of these meds. Thanks.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Aug 27, 2022

I hear you. I was afraid too. The first time that I took Crestor I had to stop due to muscle cramping. After 3 or 4 more tries I gave up but the other meds didn't touch my levels. A few years ago a new doctor was pretty much said for my real need to take it. My father had very high levels along with my other siblings. So I tried it at 5mgs and low and behold I had no symptoms. Now I am on 10 mgs. Genetic factors are hard to beat. My levels are now about yours, brought down from over 300 total chol.

It's unfortunate that doctors don't give out samples much anymore but I encourage you to try it. I'm glad that I kept at it! Do you exercise?

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