hottoddy
08-12-2006, 11:42 PM
Well, I've been on Lipitor about 3-4 months now. My cholesterol numbers have been phenomenal but the liver enzymes ticked up a bit. So, they're taking blood every couple of months. I have another next week, and I don't want to keep playing with my liver. Anyway, that's another story . . .
I've never experienced this joint/muscle "pain" that seems common among many statin users. However, last night I had the worst charley horse in my life. This was like someone shooting me directly in the middle of my calf. I rocketed out of bed in pain and it took some time to flex. I have never had one like this before. It's now the next evening now and I've been hobbling all day. It's still extremely sore.
Coincidence? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I've never experienced this joint/muscle "pain" that seems common among many statin users. However, last night I had the worst charley horse in my life. This was like someone shooting me directly in the middle of my calf. I rocketed out of bed in pain and it took some time to flex. I have never had one like this before. It's now the next evening now and I've been hobbling all day. It's still extremely sore.
Coincidence? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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Lenin
08-13-2006, 08:58 AM
Yes, coincidence.
Charlie invented his horse long before the first statin.
I doubt there is a person alive who has not had a charlie-horse.
Charlie invented his horse long before the first statin.
I doubt there is a person alive who has not had a charlie-horse.
NHone
08-14-2006, 01:08 AM
You can't be certain that this charley horse just happened. It could be a warning that you body is being damaged.
Lenin
08-14-2006, 10:33 AM
Certainty is for GOD: we humans have to content ourselves with probability.
janeslk
08-14-2006, 11:13 AM
My husband had middle of the night muscle spasms in his leg muscles on a regular basis when he was on Lipitor. It would wake me up when he jumped out of bed to stretch out his legs. He has not had them since he stopped Lipitor more than a year ago. It could be a coincidence.
Jane
Jane
mkwll7
08-14-2006, 10:30 PM
From everyone I've worked with the answer is always CoQ10! You need to replenish your body asap. Statin inhibits your bodys coq and thats where you get these problems. It also will help with the bad cholestrol. I have giving this to hundreds of people and they always come back pain free. Take 120 or so mg...more the better at first. For a bit and see if it helps. You could talk to dr or some to find out more.
You should feel the difference within a two week time. read up on it and you'll should be able to find the info.
You should feel the difference within a two week time. read up on it and you'll should be able to find the info.