1sweed
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- Joined
- Feb 4, 2013
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- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 01/1995
- Country
- US
- State
- PA
Recently my doctor went through the roof when my bloodwork came back and my cholesterol and LDL levels were high. He insisted I use a statin drug in a effort to reduce the levels. So I said only a very low dose and if my muscles start cramping I am quiting it.
So I am on Simvastatin 5mg, one a day.
So my question is has anyone here ever taken this type of medication and did it work for you or did you end up with the severe muscle cramps and pain?
I have tried all kinds before and usual never last more than a few days till the pain becomes unbearable.
I have heard that alternatives like Red Yeast Rice or coq-10, and using probiotics can help control cholesterol naturally. Along with diet changes of course. Any one know about this?
As you know we with fibro don't want to hurt our bodies more with treatments that add to the muscle pain and weakness, so tell me your thoughts and opinions on this subject. please.
So I am on Simvastatin 5mg, one a day.
So my question is has anyone here ever taken this type of medication and did it work for you or did you end up with the severe muscle cramps and pain?
I have tried all kinds before and usual never last more than a few days till the pain becomes unbearable.
I have heard that alternatives like Red Yeast Rice or coq-10, and using probiotics can help control cholesterol naturally. Along with diet changes of course. Any one know about this?
As you know we with fibro don't want to hurt our bodies more with treatments that add to the muscle pain and weakness, so tell me your thoughts and opinions on this subject. please.