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Hello @caddisrio, Welcome to Connect. I've not used red yeast rice or taken statins when my PMR was active but hopefully others with experience can share. I would be a little suspicious of the timing of being diagnosed with PMR around the same time as starting taking red yeast rice if it were me. Here's some information on the topic while you wait for others with experience to respond.
"Can red yeast rice cause muscle and joint pain?
Red yeast rice contains a chemical that is the same as the prescription drug lovastatin. Because of this, it might cause the same side effects as this drug, including liver damage, severe muscle pain, and muscle damage."
--- Red Yeast Rice - Uses, Side Effects, and More: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-925/red-yeast-rice.
--- Scientific opinion on the safety of monacolins in red yeast rice: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7009499/
Have you discussed your question/concern with your doctor?
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I only took it for about 24 days…I stopped taking it in November, when I could hardly get out of bed let alone into it, pull up my pants, raise my arms I.e.. I went to physical therapy, which helped. I was referred to a rheumatologist in January. I find it very puzzling that the PMR attacked my body at the same time I started taking the statin.