That's surprising. I though tit was part of the follow up blood test cardiologists do after prescribing statins. - they check lipids, kidney, liver and CK. I would love to go off statins but my cardiologist tells me there is a biiger danger from not controlling my lipids than the likelihood of me developing severe muscle damage. He did say that PCSK9 (injections) was an alternative to statin that would not cause muscle damage, but they are very costly and my insurance company will not cover that cost so I am hoping that between a low dose statin and proper diet will manage my condition satisfactorily. Please keep us posted with your progress.