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Old 05-30-2011, 01:44 PM   #1
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I'm a type to diabetic, with neurophy in the legs and now hands. I was taking statins for colesteral. Took for several months and became virtually immoble due to muscle pain throughout legs, back and shoulders. Finally I went to a neurologist and he told me to stop the statins. I have been off of the statins for 6 months. While the muscles have gotten better I still can not do any exercise. I have muscle pain and weakness in legs, arms, back and shoulders just from walking down the hall carrying a cup of coffee. Could this be something bigger? CPK readings between 480-570 over the past 6 months.

 
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Re: muscle pain

I'm glad your Dr. told you to get off of them. Yes I know some folks take them with no problems but the majority have problems. Seeing your CPK levels are a bit elevated hopefully your Dr. will keep an eye on checking it again soon.

Hubby has Type 2 Diabetes and also has the PN in his feet and now working it's way into the hands...NOT pleasant at all. He also took statins and actually had to retire 2 years earlier then expected due to the severe pain from the statins. Hopefully your being off of them will bring your levels down and also help with the muscle aches. Trust me..the pains and aches don't leave too soon, so be patient. It took me almost 6 months before they went away and they never did go totally away.

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