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Chronic pain and other joint issues: Looking for answers

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 20, 2023 | Replies (50)
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@lizthebrit

The injection name is Leqvio. The first two injections are three months apart and every six months thereafter. I have no side effects from the first injection but a definite noticeable positive change in my body aches and pains. Obviously the injections are compatible with all my blood pressure meds as prescribed by my cardiologist.
The technician giving the injections at the infusion clinic discussed with me that her returning patients had seen low cholesterol readings almost immediately. I hope this note helps!

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delia74 | @delia74 | Oct 17, 2023

Thank you for responding, and for the info.
I'm glad that Leqvio has worked in your favor.😊
My cardiologist strongly recommended injectables, but each one has its own set of factors to be considered. And I've tried out several, with the worst side effects from simvastatin.
At this point (history of familial hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular considerations), we made the decision that injectables are not avenues for me. At lease one of the injectables require using along with a statin. Having peripheral neuropathy is another consideration for me, since it's been shown that there's an increase in PN symptoms when taking statins for longer than a year. I am again trying pravastatin (which had also caused muscle pains, etc) at a really low dose to see if that helps.
Will see what fasting blood work shows after being on 10mg pravastatin for 6 months come Jan '24, when I have next cardio visit.
A great deal for me to take into consideration.

Thanks again for making the time to respond, and best health to you.

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