Statins and sharp pains

[David-68]

Hi

I’m new here. I’m on my 3rd statin (Rosuvastatin) having had Atorvastatin and then Pravastatin and seem to be suffering from random pains in my chest area. It’s not Angina as I’ve used my GTN spray with no real effect. The pains only last a minute or so at a time but are quite unnerving.

I was admitted in May 2017 with bilateral pneumonia and acute heart failure (33% ejection fraction). 3 attempts and now have 4 Stents in right and left arteries.

Atorvastatin cause leg camps and Pravastatin wasn’t effective as needed. So now Rosuvastatin.

Has anyone had similar issues?

Thanks

David

[Paul12]

This is simple to respond to. Go to Side effects statins group on Facebook. 3500 members with side effects.go there. Also ask your doctor for details of any study at any time that shows an ARR absolute risk reduction owing to statins. Then immediately stop taking them. Immediately do all lifestyle changes possible

[David-68 in reply to Paul12]

Hi Paul

Many thanks, I will go and look now

[Paul12 in reply to David-68]

How did you get on?

[David-68 in reply to Paul12]

To be fair I can’t see any good reason to be taking them. However my consultant has said I need them, so until I see him in January, perhaps I should continue as this set I have only been on them for just over a week.

A GP is a GP and not a specialist so I wouldn’t expect too much from them.

The pains are really worrying me though and the mind is an incredible force!

[Paul12 in reply to David-68]

How did you get on in the Facebook forum?

[David-68 in reply to Paul12]

I Joined the group and to be honest couldn’t find a good word ...

[Paul12 in reply to David-68]

I hope they didn’t just scream come off statins but suggested what to do instead..,

[David-68 in reply to Paul12]

Screaming would be a good one...

[Paul12 in reply to David-68]

In absolute fairness I also strongly suggest you go to a site called Science Based Medicine and search for statins there.,,

[sos007 Ambassador]

I had a triple bypass March 2015 - initially put on a variety of medication including Rosuvastatin. I had severe shoulder pain within 8-9 months. I changed my diet and lifestyle, lost 40 lbs and hit my optimal wait. During this process I slowly reduced my statin medication until I was completely off of it.

I recommend you read this and follow through with it - it is what I'm doing and extremely well.

practicingmedicinewithoutal...

Vitamin C helps the body repair all tissues - so you can repair the damage to your blood vessels and heart muscle over the course of time.

Until you get off the statins, make sure you take CoQ10 it is a vital enzyme for muscle maintenance and to offset the deleterious effects of the statins:

webmd.com/heart-disease/hea...

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I too have had very sharp shooting pains, mainly in my feet and toes, but also in my left testicle (amongst many other side effects). I’ve stopped the statins and am feeling quite a bit better after only a week. Although I’m having trouble sleeping.

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I was on atorvastatin, which caused terrible pains all over, flatulence, not sleeping, you name it, I had it! went on rosuvastatin 5mg, now no side effects at all, hoping it stays that way! I'm on a low dose, have lost weight and follow low fat vegan diet, when ive lost another two stone, I intend to cut my statin in half, and take 2.5mg and keep up the healthy eating, look up Dr Ornish on youtube, also i recommend Pritikin diet, lifestyle changes really affect your chances of having future health problems, I wish you all the best, my best tip is always try to get a good nights sleep, remember the body heals itself when your sleeping!