My endocrinologist just told me I had to go on a statin and I asked him if there is an issue with statins and neuropathy, because I already have pain, tingling, numbness, etc. issues with a hereditary neuropathy. He told me there is an issue and prescribed me ezetimibe. I haven't started it yet because some people have a lot of digestive issues with it. You might want to go back to your prescribing doctor (hopefully an endocrinologist) and share your concerns. I hope your neuropathy improves and another med make work for you.

Good question. I have the same problem, mine numbness is in my hands as well. I have been on atorvastatin for several years now.

Many of the health sites I visited say there is a connection. My neuropathy is in the feet and lower legs. Well, if the statin is causing our pain, then we need to find an alternative. So I'm taking it every other day and hopefully keeping cholesterol in check. I'll be praying for the numbness in your your hands. God bless you.

California Zebra; I
have been on Ataravastatin for 3 years and I do not know if I have a problem or not. About 3 years ago, my doctor put me on it and shortly thereafter, I started breaking out in small red spots that were very itchy especially on my scalp. I told my Internal medicine doctor about it and she simply looked at my scalp and said , “oh, my, your scalp is very dry.” So I did nothing about it , But a few weeks ago, I read that one of the side effects of Prolia (which I am getting shots for) could also cause a rash so I called my endocrinologist and tried to make an appt. And he said he would look into it. I have an appt. with him in July to get another Prolia injection but as of today he has not gotten back to me. Extreme itching is almost as bad as severe pain. I really am at the point where just giving up and saying “Oh, well” may be the only answer. However, there is a Prolia hot line that I can call and ask them about the itching. As to the Ataravastatin, I don’t think the doctors that I go to will have the answer and I will have to research the side effects on line. If I find out anything of interest, I will let you know. God help us….one and all!
Yvie

Thank you very much Yvie and God bless you too.:)

My mother (now deceased) decided not to take a statin. She took Red Yeast Rice pills. That lowered her cholesterol to acceptable levels. I'm tempted to try them. I will do some research first. I don't know that the Red Yeast Rice supplements caused her any negative reactions. She was happy to be on the supplement.
VLPR

Hello @jimblack. I wanted to connect you with other members who are discussing this topic as well, so you will notice that I have moved your post into this discussion:
- Is there any connection with statin use and neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-there-any-connection-with-statin-use-and-neuropathy-i-have-had/

Members @californiazebra @jimblack @jayne229 and @yvie have all already joined you so will let you connect back with them.

Have you consulted with a neurologist yet?