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Where to start with multiple conditions? Symptoms don't add up
Aging Well | Last Active: Sep 3, 2022 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
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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Thank you for sharing your experience. It helps to know, that I am not alone and that you found a way to make it work. I get in over 10,000 steps at least 3xs a week, some strength exercises and follow a heart health vegetarian diet. Lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts. Dr convinced it's genetic.