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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cleerlyseeker | @cleerlyseeker | Feb 16, 2023

In reply to @writer418 "not for me. you only do it once every two weeks so you can pick either..." + (show)

thanks i decided to go for the 1/x month version.

writer418 | @writer418 | Feb 16, 2023

In reply to @cleerlyseeker "any injection site issues?" + (show)

not for me. you only do it once every two weeks so you can pick either thigh or either side of your stomach, two inches from belly button. with at least 4 sites to choose from, it's no issue at all.

cleerlyseeker | @cleerlyseeker | Feb 14, 2023

In reply to @writer418 "My overall cholesterol and LDL dropped like a rock as well. Love Praluent." + (show)

any injection site issues?

writer418 | @writer418 | Feb 13, 2023

In reply to @barbbie "Because of my various muscle and nerve problems I refuse to go on a statin. My..." + (show)

My overall cholesterol and LDL dropped like a rock as well. Love Praluent.

Mayflowers | @4mayflowers | Sep 23, 2021

I’ve been on statins for many years and have noticed the same thing on my legs. I have no
Info on it.

Mayflowers | @4mayflowers | Sep 23, 2021

In reply to @basslakebabe19 "I have tinnitus also and am on a statin. Interesting connection." + (show)

I also have tinnitus and on statins for many years. My medical info
comes from what I can find on the web. So glad for Mayo!

lioness | @lioness | Sep 22, 2021

@dstuemky Hi I wanted to let you know I've been on Crestor and the Dr recommended Q 10 as the statin depletes it from the body so I've been on this for 10 yes without any side effects starting plus it has added benefits to it including heart ❤ .I've had tinnitus since I was in my 30,s and it is interesting to see if there is a correlation If anyone else knows of this please post it +

gator123 | @gator123 | Sep 22, 2021

In reply to @dstuemky "Pic below. 300 mg. Crestor (and generics) work differently than Lipitor (and generics). Years ago I..." + (show)

Does q- 10 really work and when is the best time to take it and how much I Take 5 mg of Crestor in the morning over a year-and-a-half now it is really starting to hurt my body I heard this medicine can get you jittery and probably cause insomnia

basslakebabe19 | @basslakebabe19 | Sep 22, 2021

In reply to @gator123 "I started this medication are you in a half ago now my body hurts more than..." + (show)

I have tinnitus also and am on a statin. Interesting connection.

tim1028 | @tim1028 | Sep 22, 2021

In reply to @gator123 "I started this medication are you in a half ago now my body hurts more than..." + (show)

I'm sorry that you are experiencing problems with rosuvastatin. There are some newer medications you may want to try out. I have arteries as hard as the LA aqueducts, so statins, which are well-studied, appear to be helping by lowering LDL and by pleiotropic effects

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