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There is some data that statins are in some cases associated with the onset of PMR....
There is some data that statins are ... that if you need to be started on statins ... it will alter the course of your PMR
Discussion: PMR & Statins
Posted: May 18, 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
The literature is suggestive of a risk for those who are pre-diabetic and who have metabolic...
have metabolic syndrome if they take statins ... takes self-control and motivation to alter ... always run things like substantial alterations
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Nov 7, 2024
I have terrible side effects from statins, although my number went from 298 total to 196,...
I have terrible side effects from statins ... all the pain I had, I asked for a statin ... months, so now I'm looking at alternatives ... to be pain free as I am now without statins
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Posted: Nov 5, 2024
That sounds so extremely frustrating. I really hope you can get your cardiologist to switch you...
with your symptoms coming from the statins ... but all of them told me there is an alternative ... to statins so it couldn't be that ... that my levels were high from the statin ... given a blood test so then only the statin
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
@mayofeb2020 You mention that your new doctor wanted you to confer with your GP about the...
you to confer with your GP about the statin ... endocrinologist is the one who prescribed the statin ... When I was going to my health club I alternated