I, too, took several statins - and then rheumatism symptoms caused an internist and my regular doc to put their heads together and decide it might be the statins. It was; took quite a few months but slowly as the statins dissipated and left my body, the aches went away, the rheumatism factor went down, and the cholesterol count went up. However, niacin, garlic, losing weight [also slowly], exercise, less salt, fewer fats, and other things have helped. My same two fingers have begun to show rheumatism symptoms [weakness, pain & swelling]; but so far, so good, they are still straight; no statins going in, just Zetia. I wonder if Zetia has any statin reaction to it???
Zetia and statins work in different ways. Statins interfere with the production of cholesterol synthesis, and at the same time interfere with the production CoEnzyme Q10, which is very important for our energy systems in our body. That is why you have the leg aches–there is not enough energy being produced for the muscles to function.
Zetia blocks the absorption of cholesterol and ‘related phytosterols.’ Since I think the higher levels of cholesterol is healthier for us, I do not recommend anything that lowers cholesterol levels, except good diet.
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing:
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1 Janet // Sep 11, 2010 at 10:10 am
Statins have become suspect in people developing Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Be very careful about subjecting your body to anything that can cause more problems. Do your research online about drugs and their side effects before deciding to take them. There are many natural things that can heal the body as well without dangerous risks of drugs.
2 Dr. Stan Gardner // Sep 18, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Janet, Well stated. Thank you.
3 Maralyn // Sep 21, 2010 at 10:28 pm
What about congestive heart failure and peripheral neuropathy?
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