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Thousands of people have complained of muscle pain, muscle weakness, neuropathy, fatigue and more subsequent to...
fatigue and more subsequent to taking a statin ... damage has occurred with lipophillic statins ... , I got fear-bullied into taking a statin ... were forced to choose between those alternatives ... Nadir Ali--who prescribes statins when
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Nov 11, 2023
Thank you for your post. I have the same concerns about statins. I’m not sure what...
I have the same concerns about statins ... cardiologist is happy for her not to go on a statin ... and none of the statins came up as being ... pressure as it could prompt them to alter
Yes, that is my opinion. The JAMA meta study that came out in the spring of...
the relative reduction in the use of statins ... therefore I need to be looking at alternative ... methods to lower my risk other than statins
I was encouraged to get iron infusions by my hematologist/oncologist but declined them although I had...
hematologist/oncologist offered no alternative ... On my own, I started seeking alternatives ... inconvenient to take when away from home and stained
Posted: Jul 27, 2023
Thank you for your reply. I don't have a cardiologist yet but I have had cath...
have read some studies that claim statin ... makes this Cologaurd seem like a great alternative
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Jul 15, 2023
First, a good-news article from NPR: Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be...
from NPR: Got muscle pain from statins ... A cholesterol-lowering alternative might ... for people who can't tolerate statin ... entered the list of evidence-based alternatives ... to statins,"
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Mar 14, 2023
Ive had heart scan and my ct score is 653.statins recommended. With baby aspirin. Will the...
heart scan and my ct score is 653.statins ... decrease with lower chloresterol and are statins ... the only alternatives
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Mar 9, 2022
Hi @jragu, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @sueinmn and other...
one of the things I ran across was statin ... My PCP tried to put me on a statin but ... discussing with your doctor and learning of alternative ... Lipid-lowering drugs (statins) and peripheral ... with similar concerns/questions. -- Statins
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Nov 11, 2021
I too had PMR Pain for a few years before it increased to the point I...
I am now down to 10/11 mg on alternating ... I have been on a statin Med for 25 years ... The Dr took me off statin for a few ... Statin has been good for me.
Posted: Nov 5, 2021
Maybe the terms need to be defined. This paper is very helpful: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/complementary-alternative-or-integrative-health-whats-in-a-name Alternative medicine is...
Alternative medicine is the use ... valued from both conventional and alternative ... Another caveat: only some alternative ... supplements, which are often part of alternative ... grocery and drug stores, even in gas stations
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Oct 14, 2021
Hello @dorothyp, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...
back my doctor wanted to put me on statins ... I didn't want to take statins because ... suggestions or have you discussed alternatives ... to taking statins with your doctor?
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Sep 15, 2021
Thank you @johnbishop - I really appreciate the information. He has no knowledge of this subject...
surprised that I had to "find" the statin ... anyone has experience with these as alternatives ... to statins - or any other medications
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jul 5, 2021
PN and statin drugs? I had symptoms develop with "wearing socks" effect in feet and lower...
PN and statin drugs? ... insight on potential association of statin ... Any alternative medications for cholesterol
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jul 5, 2021
@anniehall56. I understand your overwhelming shock and dismay at your blood test results. We think we...
I was prescribed statins but couldn& ... I would not search for alternatives ... to taking a statin. ... Statins and the injectable anti cholesterol
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Feb 2, 2021
@jahman57 Why Zetia + Nexletol may appear to be doing “nothing”. What you are describing does...
These drugs lower LDL less than statins ... Statin intolerance is real—but often ... Are not statins. ... Confirm true statin intolerance. ... (ODYSSEY ALTERNATIVE trial results
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Dec 19, 2025
Insomnia is just another thing going on with no clues. I so wish I could have...
I so wish I could have stayed on statins ... Even Red Yeast Rice is a natural alternative ... component in it that works like a statin
Posted: Aug 25, 2025