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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain

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@steveny9

Hi,
Because I switched to Simvastin 9 years ago and the progression started then but it did not occur to me it was from statins.

I also read that Simvastin was the least of all the statins to be effective and can cause PN. Well, I am an example of that.

I also went to see a neurologist and looked at him point blank in the eye and he said I was correct but it is not really discussed.

Since then I have switched to Rosuvastatin. It has a prolong time of 14-17 hours so I take 10 mg every other day. I just had a LDL test yesterday and it was down from 153 to 73.

I also am taking niacin. It reduces LDL and does not cause PN.

I recently have been thinking that high LDL is not the as much as the issue but Inflammation of the arteries. I am doing more homework on how inflammation occurs in the arteries and the damage it may cause. I beginning to believe that inflammation can lead to strokes and heart attacks.

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deanna2 | @deanna2 | Dec 19, 2022

Niacin is necessary, but taking too much for too long via niacin supplements and the niacin added to cholesterol and blood pressure supplements can cause itching, a sign of liver damage in this case. I learned this from experience, fortunately in time to reverse the situation. So please do your research to learn how much niacin is appropriate and safe for you. As old Ben said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

You might already be aware of all this. But if it helps anyone, it's worth posting.

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