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I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Posted by mfv @mfv, May 27, 2021

Hi, I am 69 and just started taking statins two months ago for cholesterol and I am now noticing dents in my calves and near my knees. I am concerned and worried about taking statins and wondering if anyone has these type of permanent like dents whether taking statins or not. Just don’t know if it is a typical thing that happens with aging or if there is something seriously wrong. I do not have pain but suddenly noticing these dents has me a bit scared! Any feed back would be great!! Thank you!

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nycmusic | @nycmusic | Feb 24 12:13pm
In reply to @njx58 "@hraka13 My GP is a doctor, too. My cardiologist is a doctor, too. They both agree..." + (show)
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@hraka13 My GP is a doctor, too. My cardiologist is a doctor, too. They both agree that the ratio is not relevant. Merck and Pfizer spent a lot of money years ago on a drug that would raise HDL. It failed because there was no benefit. Lowering LDL has a proven benefit - and you're already doing that by taking a statin.

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@njx58 interesting…my doc at Columbia Presbyterian says I likely have hereditary high cholesterol— she is interested in triglycerides and ratios… my numbers have been quite stable for a long time…we are watching carefully.

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itasarah | @itasarah | Feb 23 9:31am
In reply to @njx58 "@hraka13 That is a discarded theory. Good cholesterol doesn't cancel out bad cholesterol. Even my GP..." + (show)
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@hraka13 That is a discarded theory. Good cholesterol doesn't cancel out bad cholesterol. Even my GP told me that the cholesterol ratio on blood tests is no longer useful. My cardiologist doesn't even mention it. I'd question that if I were you - with a different doctor if necessary.

I had a good "ratio" for a long time - and ended up with arterial plaque.

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@njx58 my cholesterol levels were high for years. Finally last year after issues with arrhythmias I started statin and some other meds. My levels dropped significantly. My cardiologist was pleased. I have not has an issue since.

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rimord | @rimord | Feb 21 5:53pm
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@rimord come on sis I mean no harm. God bless wand good luck

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@manofheart Why are we letting these trolls participate in our forums?

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kallettla | @kallettla | Feb 21 12:13pm
In reply to @con123 "@kallettla I’m also statin intolerant but I’ve had some good results from a supplement called Durable..." + (show)
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@kallettla I’m also statin intolerant but I’ve had some good results from a supplement called Durable Heart. Recent lipid tests showed a significant decrease in LDL and triglycerides.

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@con123 thanks. I will look into it. I have started berberine. There is some old research that said it reduces LDL, triglycerides, and doesn't affect HDL.

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con123 | @con123 | Feb 21 7:37am
In reply to @kallettla "Hi. I put it into AI. Because dents without pain are not typical of statin effects,..." + (show)
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Hi. I put it into AI.

Because dents without pain are not typical of statin effects, it’s worth:

- Mentioning it to their clinician
- Getting a quick exam
- Possibly checking a CK (creatine kinase) level if the clinician thinks it’s relevant

This isn’t an emergency — just something to get evaluated so nothing is missed.
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I couldn't take statins (tried 3) and Nexletol due to body severe pain and weakness. PCSK9 gave me a scary allergic reaction. I am going to try Zetia again without statins to see if I can take it alone.

Good luck!

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@kallettla I’m also statin intolerant but I’ve had some good results from a supplement called Durable Heart. Recent lipid tests showed a significant decrease in LDL and triglycerides.

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manofheart | @manofheart | Feb 20 10:18am
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@manofheart You're reading way too much into what I said. These forums can get out of hand.

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@rimord come on sis I mean no harm. God bless wand good luck

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kallettla | @kallettla | Feb 20 7:22am

Hi. I put it into AI.

Because dents without pain are not typical of statin effects, it’s worth:

- Mentioning it to their clinician
- Getting a quick exam
- Possibly checking a CK (creatine kinase) level if the clinician thinks it’s relevant

This isn’t an emergency — just something to get evaluated so nothing is missed.
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I couldn't take statins (tried 3) and Nexletol due to body severe pain and weakness. PCSK9 gave me a scary allergic reaction. I am going to try Zetia again without statins to see if I can take it alone.

Good luck!

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njx58 | @njx58 | Feb 19 4:18pm
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@njx58, my physician of 12 years disagrees. Are you a doctor?

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@hraka13 My GP is a doctor, too. My cardiologist is a doctor, too. They both agree that the ratio is not relevant. Merck and Pfizer spent a lot of money years ago on a drug that would raise HDL. It failed because there was no benefit. Lowering LDL has a proven benefit - and you're already doing that by taking a statin.

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hraka13 | @hraka13 | Feb 19 4:06pm
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@njx58, my physician of 12 years disagrees. Are you a doctor?

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I didn’t mean to be snippy but my doctor has decades of training and is more than happy to research any questions or findings I have.

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rimord | @rimord | Feb 19 2:51am
In reply to @manofheart "@rimord the doctors have been trained for 12 years. They give you their EDUCATED opinion not..." + (show)
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@rimord the doctors have been trained for 12 years. They give you their EDUCATED opinion not a personal biased opinion.

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@manofheart You're reading way too much into what I said. These forums can get out of hand.

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