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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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Hi, @dutchman09 - you may have noticed that I moved your post here to this existing discussion on statins and neuropathy so you can talk with others also interested in this topic. Is this what you feel has led to neuropathy in your case?
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1 ReactionHi @dutchman09, There are also two related discussion similar to yours that you may want to join to meet other members who have discussed statins and neuropathy.
> Groups > Neuropathy > Statins and peripheral neuropathy
— https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/statins-and-peripheral-neuropathy/
> Groups > Neuropathy > Statins cause peripheral neuropathy?
— https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/statins-cause-peripheral-neuropathy/
Since you mentioned you have never had high cholesterol, do you mind me asking what condition were you being treated for with statins?
Has anyone here been diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy caused exclusively from orally ingesting a statin medication for 8 years? I have never had diabetes or high Cholesterol.
I have read that if you eat RED apples, carrots, and beets ALL of the time, your cholesterol will go down naturally, by many points. I do this, but have not been to the doc yet to get cholesterol levels. I do have high cholesterol, but not too high, and the ratio of the good to bad is good. Lori Renee
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1 ReactionHello @jacquespierre, welcome to Connect. I have the same concern as you about statins since I think they contributed to my peripheral neuropathy. There are natural ways to lower your cholesterol. Here are a few articles that may help you.
How to lower your cholesterol without drugs
-- https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-without-drugs
Lowering Cholesterol Naturally – 6 Tips
-- https://www.pritikin.com/your-health/health-benefits/lower-cholesterol/1468-7-tips-for-improving-your-ldl-cholesterol.html
You may be interested in reading through another active discussion here on Connect and meet other members sharing your symptoms.
Groups > Neuropathy > Living with Neuropathy – Welcome to the group
— https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-with-neuropathy-welcome-to-the-group/
Are you able to share how you were diagnosed or any treatments you use that help you with your symptoms?
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4 ReactionsI have been taking cholesterol medication for the last 20 odd years and a year ago I was diagnosed with PN... burning, numb, painful lower legs and feet... no doctor or neurologist seems able to help me so I have decided to make peace with the fact that my condition cannot be cured. Can anyone tell me if there is any natural cholesterol medication I can use in stead of the chemical one that contains the harmful statins? Will it improve my condition if I stopped taking the chemical cholesterol medicine?
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