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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
I have been using Lipitor since 2007 for lowering my cholesterol which is on the list of those medicines that are suspected to cause neuropathy. I am thinking of discontinuing this menace but before doing so want to check with those members who have discontinued using statin and what is their experience. What alternative methods have they since adopted for lowering their cholesterol .. diet, alternative medication, exercise or anything else ?
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Has anyone tried IV infusions for peripheral neuropathy?
If so, did they work.
What she orders contains no statins….
I have not checked this out yet.
Someone on another site mentioned CHOL-support
from Life Extension.
She herself is using something from Europe that she orders that had red yeast, etc.
Originally, I was getting probably it free due to our household income but later I had my plan D administrator move me to a drug plan that would pay for a considerable portion of the Praluent otherwise it would’ve been very very expensive. I don’t know how it compares Repatha.
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1 ReactionIs your health insurance covering the cost of Praluent? If not, is the cost considerably less than Repatha?
I had several complications with statins before my PN diagnosis. My cardiologist put my on an injectable drug called Praluent. It works much better than statins and no side effects that I am aware of. All of my lipid panel numbers are very good
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1 ReactionHi,
After 30+ years in the 8 to 10 range for cholesterol and having reacted to all meds I was feed I stopped worrying about it and no longer medicate it. A cholesterol specialist checked me over and confirms my eating habits were good 30 years ago, so I can only assume the man made rubbish is just that, rubbish. Regardless of my physical state the cholesterol level never differed for me, from extremely fit to couch patatoe always around the 9's.
I suffered kidney damage through accident 12 years ago and went onto a "kidney friendly" diet. Suddenly my cholesterol levels started dropping to the mid 6's. Now my Dr's complain about my high choleterol level until they are told to read my history! Essentially I'm no salt, little red meat and absolutely no man made or adulterated foods including no sodas, especially the sugar free. I prefer natural, fresh and home made food where I know it's parentage.
There are groups of people around the world living successfully with either high or low cholesterol levels.
Cheers
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7 ReactionsThere are alternatives; discuss with physician and/ or pharmacist. I made dietary changes 2 + yrs ago but genetics has caught up with me. So statins it is. I don't have neuropathy at this time
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2 Reactionsa day and a half
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4 ReactionsHow long after you stopped med did symptoms leave?
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