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Is there any connection with statin use and neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 21, 2023 | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
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
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Hi @yvie -- Thanks for your response. Sorry to hear about your itchy red spots! Have you seen a dermatologist? I've found PCPs are not good at determining what skin issues are. I broke out in a very itchy, tear my skin open, wake me up, rash on my face, neck and arms for a month or two after being in first morning sun for 30 minutes a couple years ago. The dermatologist told me it was from one of my cancer meds that was causing a toxic sun reaction. I couldn't be in the sun for two minutes for months, but that issue seems to have faded away luckily. I asked what she would have thought the rash was if I hadn't told her my medical background. She said I would have asked what meds you're taking because it's clearly a medication rash. Hopefully, a dermatologist could she some light for you. Call right away because there is often a long wait if you are a new patient.
And if your scalp is very dry, that may also be something the dermatologist can help with.
I agree with you about itching vs. pain. I really over-react to mosquito bites and itch so bad with a 5" round welt, I scratch them till they bleed and then the pain is better than the itching.
The dermatologist could also tell you if the spots are something non-related and just coincidental. Maybe they will also suggest a medication that will help them. Dermatologists have been very helpful to me throughout my life treating painful keloid scars, psoriasis (I'm the rare 1/1000 case where the sun is the cause instead of the cure - pediatrician didn't know about that exception and kept telling me more sun -- I'd say but Mom, I feel burning in the sun -- it's making it worse), etc. after other doctors failed. Keep us posted. Blessings to you. I hope you find the cause and cure! 🙂