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Is there any connection with statin use and neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 21, 2023 | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
Hi @sjpphil and @rabbit10, we took the question about statins and neuropathy to a pharmacist here at Mayo Clinic. She writes:
"Neuropathy is not a side effect that typically comes to mind when someone is taking a statin, but there have been case reports suggesting there may be an association. At this point, a causal relationship has not been proven (we can’t say for sure that statins are the reason these patients developed neuropathy), but it is possible, and something that is being studied. It seems that the longer a person is taking a statin, the greater the risk of neuropathy. (Statins and risk of polyneuropathy: a case-control study. Published in Neurology. 2002;58(9):1333. Authored by Gaist, et al.)
Of course, neuropathy may be caused by other things as well, so it’s good that your health care team has ordered tests to get to the bottom of it."
I look forward to hearing the results of your testing @sjpphil.
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@ssandy has your doctor discussed diet changes that can help lower your cholesterol? Mayo Clinic has some good information on the type of changes that can help you lower your numbers:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935
John
Hi,Sandy For me,my statin ha no effect at all,like you I stopped taking it for 2 months,no change whatsoever,so I resume.August was 2 years,I’m not diabetic it’s much worse now,but I also have Raynaud’s and scleroderma added to my mix,nothing has helped me yet,I stay with the Lyrica.Always checking for alternative medicine tight now CBD oil no change yet.The rest of me is healthy,so we’re all different.Good luck and Merry Christmas.
Thanks and a merry Christmas to you
Thank you for your observations/citations - your concerns echo mine although I take RYR in lieu of RX. Although efficacious I have stopped due to concerns re liver/kidney damage (if taking alcohol, grapefruit juice), wt. gain, muscle cramping inter alia.
Hello @navilenn65 -- welcome to Mayo Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience/concerns. May I ask what RYR is? Do you also have neuropathy?
I'm glad you found us. Connect is a great place to ask questions, share your health concerns and learn what other members are doing for treatments.
John
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Hi @ssandy -- exercise is a good thing as long as you don't over do it. I don't have any experience with acupuncture for neuropathy but there is information out there. I have no medical training or knowledge so I rely on my own research to learn as much as I can about any treatment before deciding. There are a lot of people making money off of us folks with neuropathy. I guess that's because there are so many of us. Here is some supportive information on acupuncture and diet changes to treat neuropathic pain:
http://www.ohsu.edu/blogs/brain/2015/09/24/acupuncture-and-diet-changes-to-treat-neuropathic-pain/
John