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<blockquote data-quote="NewdestinyX" data-source="post: 203826" data-attributes="member: 35544"><p>That's probably the most scary aspect of all of this and the part the doctors never tell you.... The fact is -- the 'most dangerous' aspect of statins - is that the 'side effects' you get - specifically the muscle aches and weakness and the brain fog <em>CAN BE</em> 'permanent', <em>for some</em>, if the med is not stopped in the first 2-4 weeks after usage starts. :shock: </p><p></p><p>My father - like so many men and women of the WorldWar2 generation is/are just dutiful followers of whatever their doctors say. They don't ask questions -- most of them. My father has been on statins for 5-6 years now and turned 85 today. About 5.5 years ago he started getting very weak in his legs. Just 'weakness' and discomfort (classic statin side effect). He went from cane to walker within a year.. When I told him it was the statin a year ago -- he went off them for 2 weeks -- noticed no difference and pompously (my father's way) informed me it wasn't the statin.. Of course -- the damage caused by the statin all those years ago is now permanent. My heart aches that it was avoidable. Our docs will never admit this. And it's such a tragedy. He is in otherwise 'perfect health' for 85. He has no damage or arthritis in his hips or knees of any kind. Simply this 'weakness' as he describes it. Muscle degradation -- again -- classic statin side effect stuff..</p><p></p><p>So take them 'at your own risk'. If you get ANY brain fog or muscle weakness in extremities -- I hear it IS VERY noticeable (as opposed to simple 'older aged aches and pains') notify your doctor and ask to stop immediately. We're not doctors here so I'm not telling you to do ANYTHING. But tell your doctor immediately.</p><p></p><p>Chiropractors' and Osteopaths' offices are full of people whose main muscle problems are statin related. USE WITH CAUTION..</p><p></p><p><em><span style="color: #FF0000">Above post edited to be clearer that only SOME can get permanent damage from the side effects of a statin if they don't catch it quickly.</span></em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NewdestinyX, post: 203826, member: 35544"] That's probably the most scary aspect of all of this and the part the doctors never tell you.... The fact is -- the 'most dangerous' aspect of statins - is that the 'side effects' you get - specifically the muscle aches and weakness and the brain fog [i]CAN BE[/i] 'permanent', [i]for some[/i], if the med is not stopped in the first 2-4 weeks after usage starts. :shock: My father - like so many men and women of the WorldWar2 generation is/are just dutiful followers of whatever their doctors say. They don't ask questions -- most of them. My father has been on statins for 5-6 years now and turned 85 today. About 5.5 years ago he started getting very weak in his legs. Just 'weakness' and discomfort (classic statin side effect). He went from cane to walker within a year.. When I told him it was the statin a year ago -- he went off them for 2 weeks -- noticed no difference and pompously (my father's way) informed me it wasn't the statin.. Of course -- the damage caused by the statin all those years ago is now permanent. My heart aches that it was avoidable. Our docs will never admit this. And it's such a tragedy. He is in otherwise 'perfect health' for 85. He has no damage or arthritis in his hips or knees of any kind. Simply this 'weakness' as he describes it. Muscle degradation -- again -- classic statin side effect stuff.. So take them 'at your own risk'. If you get ANY brain fog or muscle weakness in extremities -- I hear it IS VERY noticeable (as opposed to simple 'older aged aches and pains') notify your doctor and ask to stop immediately. We're not doctors here so I'm not telling you to do ANYTHING. But tell your doctor immediately. Chiropractors' and Osteopaths' offices are full of people whose main muscle problems are statin related. USE WITH CAUTION.. [i][color=#FF0000]Above post edited to be clearer that only SOME can get permanent damage from the side effects of a statin if they don't catch it quickly.[/color][/i] [/QUOTE]
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