Unchanged symptoms and conditions

I have been taking Lipitor !0 mg since Aug. of 06.Recently I have experienced progressively increased back,& hip pain & stiffness. Sometimes when I get up from chair or bed it is becomung harder . I thought that It was osteoarthiritis but my recent bone scan was unchanged from 3 yrs ago. (I recently stopped the Fosomax due to Gerd) I had hip & hips xrayed last week and will get results soon. In the meantime it occured to me that the problem may be S/E'S from the Lipitor.even I take COQ_10 a few X's a week. Have been off the drug for4 days now and the severe pain is subsiding anf I actually went for a short walk today as test. What do you think? Iam a retired RN and knew to watch for muscle problems but have had back pain (not severe)for years so I thought it was joint problema when hips started to occur. I am done with Statins.

I previously was on 2400mg. and had a side effect that resembles a burn primarily on my face but also upper chest. I titrated down to 1400mg. and condition remained. I terminated the drug 7 days ago and my condition remains unchanged. Any body out there have a similar side effect?

I've had the Mirena placed for 3 years now. My periods stopped within the first month. I no longer have any more night sweats, hot flashes or mood swings. I still may have insomnia but only mildly and it's managed with meditation & homeopathic meds. My appetite is unchanged & I've been able to maintain my weight. The only effect I have a problem with is that my libido extremely decreased.

Just had my "Maxide" dosage increased from 12.5 to 25mg. I am concerned about potassium loss (<4.0). What is the other form of diuretic other than thiazide?

I understand it pulls the salt & water while targeting potassium chloride and leaving levels in the body essentially unchanged.

I was prescribed Levaquin the first of April 2003 as a preventative measure, and around the 20th of May 2003 lost my ability to taste, just a weired metallic taste, and noitced I tired very easily and was short of breath with very little exerction. Was advised by a Dr. friend of mine to have some blood test done which showed that my immune system was very depressed. Abnormal platelets, very low RBC (2.95), very low WBC (1.22). Just about every entry on my CBC is low, with exception of two items which were high and these have remained unchanged for the past two weeks. I have had four CBC's done in the past 14 days with virtually no change. I am going for a bone marrow biopsy as soon as I can get in. (no insurance) Does anyone have any suggestions?