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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lioness | @lioness | May 30, 2021

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

@barbie. That's great

lioness | @lioness | May 30, 2021

@mfv. Diet is important and exercise I tried to adhere to this diet for cholesterol but I couldn't my cholesterol is inherited from my Dad so have to take a staton Bit of you'd is,nt then the diet will work Talk to your Dr about this

mfv | @mfv | May 30, 2021

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

Hmmmm... I will have to research this! Thank you!

mfv | @mfv | May 30, 2021

In reply to @lioness "@mfv If like to become you also to connect I've had high cholesterol for along time..." + (show)

No I haven’t yet. Statins really scare me though. The one I just stopped taking was causing muscle and joints to feel worse and had headaches like I never had before! Hoping for something other than statins.

barbbie | @barbbie | May 30, 2021

In reply to @mfv "Thank you! I am just curious ...have you had experience with statins?" + (show)

Because of my various muscle and nerve problems I refuse to go on a statin. My doctor prescribed praluent injections and my cholesterol has dropped like a rock! I give myself injections every two weeks. No other side effects.

lioness | @lioness | May 29, 2021

@mfv If like to become you also to connect I've had high cholesterol for along time till the Dr found the right statin for me since then I have had no muscle pain on my legs Have you tried different stations?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 29, 2021

In reply to @mfv "Thank you for clarifying for me John. I don’t have swelling in my legs that I..." + (show)

Here's some information you may find useful for your discussion with your doctor on cholesterol levels.

Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/reduce-cholesterol/art-20045935

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 29, 2021

In reply to @mfv "Thank you! I am just curious ...have you had experience with statins?" + (show)

I used to think it was possible the cause of my neuropathy but now I'm not so sure. I took simvastatin for years along with another med for high blood pressure when I was in my early late 30s to early 40s until I participated in a Mayo Clinic heart study which resulted in my diagnosis changing to being hypertension related and my BP meds were changed and I no longer take simvastatin.

mfv | @mfv | May 28, 2021

In reply to @johnbishop "You are correct about the pitting edema. It may not be related to the dents I..." + (show)

Thank you for clarifying for me John. I don’t have swelling in my legs that I can notice at all just the stupid dents. Just seems weird that I am just starting to notice them after starting statins🤷🏻‍♀️ But I will definitely be having a discussion with my doctor! I am hoping you are right that it’s a good sign that I have no pain! I will let you know! Thanks for your responses!

mfv | @mfv | May 28, 2021

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @mfv, here is a related discussion on Connect that might be relevant for you. -..." + (show)

Thank you! I am just curious ...have you had experience with statins?

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