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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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Please, try a foot soak. Fill with water, a couple cups of vinegar, a couple cups of Epsom salt. After soaking pour some baking soda on. It's not a cure but a relief. Let me know if it does anything for you. I do it before bedtime. If the burning persists i roll a frozen water bottle under each foot. I feel your pain. Retired and 68 and have had idiopathic neuropathy for about two years now. No known reason. I've tried all of the buy one bottle for $79 or 6 for $39 ea. Don't work for me. I did find ground cayenne pepper and baking soda a half teaspoon each in a shot of water helps. Again, not a cure.