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Statin Induced Rhabdomyolysis or Myositis Disorder
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 2 9:34am | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
Have you checked your Creatnine Kinase (CK) levels during a blood test. While on statins I had muscle ache and found that my CK levels were elevating which indicated possible muscle damage. My cardiologist diagnosed it as statin-related mypathy. When I stopped Crestor for a month my CK levels cane right down to normal although my LDL increased. I am back on a lower dose of Crestor (5mg) which is managing CK levels better while keeping my LDL at a safe level. I am also on a low carb Mediterraen diet which is helping my HDL and Triglyceride levels. Hope you are able to find a solution to your muscle cramps.
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Thank you for the post. I did have creatine checked but don't remember the result. I tried a all of the statins on the market, over time, and they all triggered really painful (and I thought dangerous) leg cramping so I don't take any of them. I still have elevated cholesterol but mostly of the larger molecule size which is also less likely to clump or cause arterial buildup so my cardiologist is less concerned about the statins now.
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@marinab - Believe it or not no provider has checked my CK. My PCP should have done that especially in January when I got really sick. Instead he turfed me to my allergist. That's when the Rhabdomyolysis started and my kidney function started to decline. We didnt figure out it was a Statin adverse reaction until mid July. The Nephrologist diagnosed the Rhabdomyolysis/Statin Adverse reaction.. but didn't run a CK. I followed up with my Allergist and asked him to run one but the tech ordered a CK-MB instead of a CK. That was 2 weeks ago. I finally just gave up. Now that I'm off Lipitor the muscle pain is starting to resolve and I'm getting some mobility back so my CK levels are probably going back down. If it flares up again I'll go to a walk in lab and have them run myself.