I was on Simvastatin for manŷ years and my lipids just kept on going up, very slowly but surely. Due to economics at my GP they moved me on to Atorvastatin 40mg which I take daily. I have no idea if it causes me pain any where as I have severe rheumatoid arthritis along with cardiac problems. I would think that I am one of those who should continue to take a statin as the risk outweighs the benefits. Caught between a rock and a hard place.
Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.