I stopped them cold turkey without telling my doctor (Lipitor). 5 months later I had a massive heart attack (100% block in main right coronary artery), cholesterol was 285 and triglycerides 278). Lucky to be alive. My point is, don't just quit on your own, I would check with your doctor and let him know your concerns about being on a statin.
C'mon man, I'm sure there are other factors here that have created the mess you are in. Statins are horrible and there are other ways to control inflammation which is really the culprit, not cholesterol. Cholesterol is incredibly important for the body, over 80 processes require it. Inflammation of the vessels is the problem and inflammation is easily modified with nutrition and supplements. Diet and lifestyle change are also critical.
I think the back spasms were caused by my professional activities, but they were so bad I thought perhaps the Lipitor could be a cause or contributing factor since it is in the literature.
age 62 at the time, 6', 240. Limited cardio, Hi stress profession, constantly on my feet. Mayo clinic in scottsdale at about age 58 did full executive exam (I had not sought medical care for probably 15 years prior to that. Cholesterol at that time 210 and the internist there started me on Lipitor. I stopped it as I was having bad back spasms and thought the Lipitor may be the cause. No diabetes, HTN, or other illnesses. No prior history of cardiac disease. No angina, chest pain, palpitations. Nothing until the sudden heart attack. I was told a plaque came loose and 100% blockage right side. I was rushed to the cath lab and a stent was placed. I had 90-95 percent blockage on the left main coronary artery, and they stented it about 4 days later. I do cardiac nuclear stress testing and echocardiogram on a yearly basis since, and I actually have slowly gotten improved cardiac blood supply. I now take Repatha injected every two weeks, and my cholesterol is below 100. I know cholesterol is important in bodily functions, and brain function also. I have discussed this with my cardiologist and decided to leave as is.
Total at 92, HDL was 46 (the good stuff), LDL 26 (bad stuff). Total of all non HDL cholesterol was also 46. My dad died of Alzheimers at 94 (was on statins for 30 years). My mom died 89 with dementia, no statins. To be honest I am concerned my total cholesterol is too low, but I seem to be doing ok. Keep doing the cardio. Ask about Repatha, it is not a statin but can be synergistic with them.
I stopped them cold turkey without telling my doctor (Lipitor). 5 months later I had a massive heart attack (100% block in main right coronary artery), cholesterol was 285 and triglycerides 278). Lucky to be alive. My point is, don't just quit on your own, I would check with your doctor and let him know your concerns about being on a statin.
C'mon man, I'm sure there are other factors here that have created the mess you are in. Statins are horrible and there are other ways to control inflammation which is really the culprit, not cholesterol. Cholesterol is incredibly important for the body, over 80 processes require it. Inflammation of the vessels is the problem and inflammation is easily modified with nutrition and supplements. Diet and lifestyle change are also critical.
true, gave you an upvote. Diet and lifestyle are most important.
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agree
Correlation is not causation.
I think the back spasms were caused by my professional activities, but they were so bad I thought perhaps the Lipitor could be a cause or contributing factor since it is in the literature.
age 62 at the time, 6', 240. Limited cardio, Hi stress profession, constantly on my feet. Mayo clinic in scottsdale at about age 58 did full executive exam (I had not sought medical care for probably 15 years prior to that. Cholesterol at that time 210 and the internist there started me on Lipitor. I stopped it as I was having bad back spasms and thought the Lipitor may be the cause. No diabetes, HTN, or other illnesses. No prior history of cardiac disease. No angina, chest pain, palpitations. Nothing until the sudden heart attack. I was told a plaque came loose and 100% blockage right side. I was rushed to the cath lab and a stent was placed. I had 90-95 percent blockage on the left main coronary artery, and they stented it about 4 days later. I do cardiac nuclear stress testing and echocardiogram on a yearly basis since, and I actually have slowly gotten improved cardiac blood supply. I now take Repatha injected every two weeks, and my cholesterol is below 100. I know cholesterol is important in bodily functions, and brain function also. I have discussed this with my cardiologist and decided to leave as is.
Total at 92, HDL was 46 (the good stuff), LDL 26 (bad stuff). Total of all non HDL cholesterol was also 46. My dad died of Alzheimers at 94 (was on statins for 30 years). My mom died 89 with dementia, no statins. To be honest I am concerned my total cholesterol is too low, but I seem to be doing ok. Keep doing the cardio. Ask about Repatha, it is not a statin but can be synergistic with them.