Frozen shoulder symptoms and conditions

My second trip to this forum. A couple years ago, I developed plantar's fasciitis in both heels and had to give up basketball (at 54), and it took about nine months to recover from that. I had been on Lipitor 10 mg, and, while I can't say there was a cause-effect relationship, I had no problems of this kind before then.

Well, I continued on the Lipitor, and this past fall got horrible impingement pain in one shoulder that evolved to a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Tonight I did a quick google search on this and it led me back to this site. Again, I cannot PROVE anything, but I've NEVER had any trouble with joints and just have to wonder.

I read on one link that Frozen Shoulder is on the rise, and wonder if Statin use is possibly behind it. I'm at the point that I may go off these drugs and go hard core Atkins diet again, the only thing that got the excess 30 pounds I'm carrying off, and also gave me "textbook" numbers on my lipid profile.

I'm starting to think this drug is possibly the problem. It's not worth it to take a debilitating and crippling substance just to be able to eat whatever I want.

I was given the drug Levaquin 2 times in Nov 26, 2008 and 3 times in one day on Nov. 30, 2008. Now I have Tendinitis and Left Frozen Shoulder. I have to get Surgery in 1 week and numerous Physical therapy. I also have it in my knees, I complaint about these things while I was in the hospital and they never wrote it down. I have Severe Knees pain, left shoulder pain, severe migraines, blurred vision, right wrist paint.

I started taking Lipitor in 2004 and by 2008 was taking 40mg daily. I'm not sure exactly when certain symptoms manifested themselves, as looking back they now seem insidious, but I do know they became bad enough in 2008 I went off the drug myself, especially after reading postings like those at this website. After being off the drug for a month, it was clear to me the most of the symptoms dissipated, but it did have a residual affect. I realized I had suffered a loss of range of motion (ROM) in my left arm (frozen shoulder) and have been in physical therapy for over a month to restored 80% of it. I could not have done this while staying on Lipitor as I was experiencing “deep” muscle pain and weakness. I still have some weakness and pain in my left arm and shoulder and don’t know if it is permanent.

I am Hypothyroid and take Synthroid and am currently going through menopause and am on partial HRT. I took no other meds other than the Lipitor. At one point, I thought my symptoms were stress related, but realized my symptoms were causing the stress. Aside from the muscle pain, spasms, tingling and numbness experienced in my left extremities, I experienced gastro intestinal disturbances, occasional vertigo, some lower back problems and other aching in other extremities (like that of flu symptoms). I also suffered recurrent mental fogs, which I initially attributed to some lack of regular exercise (although I lead a relatively an active life), but that was not the case, as even after aerobic activity the tingling and pain would resume.

When I told my physician I had stopped taking the Lipitor (at that time for nearly a month), he didn't blink an eye. I agree with previous blog; the idea of statins are to lengthen your life, but what kind of life is it when you are in misery and nothing short of ceasing the medication brings relief?

I'm not advocating everyone "doctor themselves. Listen to your physician, but most importantly listen to your body and trust your instincts when it comes to these types of medications. Symptoms listed about scripts described as "rare" are usually not that rare at all. You are not crazy.

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2001 and have been taking 10mg simvastatin ever since. Over the last six months have had severe increasing pain in right shoulder neck and arm. Out of the blue the doctor has since automatically changed dose from 10mg to 40mg. I have not taken the 40 yet as I am too scared and am using up the 10mg. Sometimes have diarrhea and nausea. I had to wait 2 weeks for xray and another 2 weeks for the result. Am to see the doctor in 2 days because I cannot stand the pain any longer. A month ago he told me to come off the simvastin as I would not have to wait long, but after 2 weeks thought I had better go back on it again. Have now stopped again because the pains are worse. wondering about taking herbal medicine instead.

I was prescribed Levaquin in July 2008 for a kidney infection - 500 mg for 7 days. I experienced insomnia, muscle cramping in my calfs, and aching a chilies tendon while taking the drug. Approximately 5 days post Levaquin I started having generalized muscle twitching (head to toe) which is intensely noticed at rest, severe anxiety, burning sensation, vibratory sensation, and most recently weakness accompanied w/ pain in my right arm. I have seen 4 separate doctors in 3 months and have had blood work done along with an MRI of my brain. All tests came back normal... I am scheduled for an EEG and EMG this coming week - which too will probably come back normal. Between all of my doctors I have been diagnosed w/ a virus, anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and a mild case of Guillain-Bairre Syndrome. Luckily all the doctors have agreed that they do not believe I have MS or ALS. Before the kidney infection I was healthy and RARELY made a visit to the doctors. I have issued a Medwatch Report to the FDA as I am completely convinced that my medical issues are related to Levaquin. I have been dealing with these symptoms now for 3 months and would appreciate any feedback from individuals who have experienced the same side effects and what they may have done to ease the symptoms.

I've been taking fosamax for a year plus and for a while I had increased pain in my right shoulder which caused me to have trouble lifting it up or certain movement. After awhile not able to endure the pain I seek medical help and was told I had frozen shoulder. The doctors don't have and explaination for why it happen. It's verrry painful and i've been in therapy for a few months with little results.

55 yr old male. Extreme stiffness in left shoulder began shortly after I began taking zocor. Losing range of motion. I thought it was rapid onset of Rheumatoid Arth. Never thought about zocor. Dr said it was frozen shoulder, no known cause. Prescribed phys therapy. Therapy helps but I noticed that when I left zocor at home and did not take it while on vacation my shoulder loosened up considerably then returned when I went back on meds.
After reading some of the other comments, I think I will try a longer break.
As I think about it my knees are a lot stiffer on getting up from a chair too. Will see if the break from Zocor helps that as well.

Was prescribed propoxy for "frozen shoulder." It doesn't even begin to alleviate the pain. Three hours after trying it again this morning I experienced extreme fatigue while driving. Had to pull over and close my eyes for a few minutes.

Reading this site breaks my heart... I was begged by my Dr to 'just try' Lipitor to lower my cholesterol (it was normal) but 'a study showed that if diabetics have lower levels there is a greater prevention of heart attacks'

I started it Aug 16th/05 and within three days had problems putting my arms over my head while lying down... my chiropractor tried to help but a couple of weeks later told me it was muscle issues, nothing she could do.

I even started Ion-Cleanse to detox 'cause I thought maybe I was so toxic the toxins had built up in my upper arm muscles. Lots of toxins out but my arms still caused problems. Finally near the end of Sept./05 I asked my Mom why she had stopped taking lipitor and she told me 'cause she was getting muscle pain in her left arm and it still took a year to be able to lift her arm again without pain. Yikes! I immediately stopped taking lipitor and emailed my Dr. My Doctor told me 'okay, it was just a trial anyway' but she didn't think it was the lipitor but that I had 'frozen shoulder' NOPE, that's from a trauma to the shoulder and my shoulder was just fine...

At this point I couldn't lift my left arm above shoulder level to the side, my right arm wasn't quite as bad and I couldn't put my arms above waist level behind me (made wearing a bra impossible) and if I accidently DID move my arms to the wrong position, like batting at a balloon at work, I would get white searing pain.

This Feb 3rd I had a heart attack (I'm only 44yrs old) and while in the hospital they put me on Ezetrol (which blocks absorption of cholestrol) instead... 'not as severe in the muclse side effects as Lipitor' Fine! I'll try it... after only three weeks I now have constant ache in my upper arm muscles and my forearm muscles have begun to cause me grief as well...I can no loner sleep on my sides without waking in pain. So I've stopped the Ezetrol too... with my Doctor's permission.

My main frustration in all of this that seems similar to others is, A) Doctors don't seem to take you seriously that you have constant aches and pains from these drugs and B) Very few have suggested anything to deal with the problems. I only had one Dr. suggest CoQ10 although he'd not seen much improvement. and C) no one ever asked me to try diet first to get my cholesterol lower than normal, just start giving me drugs to 'try'.

I will strongly suggest that any of you reading this look up info on 'statins and coQ10'... very eye opening info... it may be that Taking the Lipitor caused my heart attack!

Wryn

I have taken lipator for a number of years,within the last 3 months I have had more pain in my left shoulder and arm than any pain I have ever had in my life,I was told I was told I had extensive degenertive disc desease in my neck and spine, I had a bone density test about 2 yrs ago and there was no sing of it.I was also given sinthroid abouth 4 months ago for my aches and pain in my joints and for fatigue,when I ask if the sinthorid could be iteracting with the lipator ,the doctor said it was possible,but didn't take me off of either one,I now have a frozen shoulder and am taking phyical therapy,I just at this moment thinK I will take myself off of both of these medications,Ihave a pretty big problem with my memory,I have gone from being a high energy,fun loving person to trying to figure out what to take or do for the pain.I sometimes feel like I am lost if I drive after dark.

low blod pressure,dizzyness,hip pain,pain injoints on hands ,swelling of knee joints and pain,frozen shoulder on left side also taking other heart medication
ramipril,isosorbide mononitrate,warfarin,metoprol,zoton,frusemide,beclametazone, ventolin,ipromiom bromide,g.t.n spray,atorvistatin
i also have asthma