I was put on Lipitor probably about Feb 2005. Everything was fine...

I was put on Lipitor probably about Feb 2005. Everything was fine. Cheoseterol went way down. In the Fall of 2005, I just felt tired all the time and thought it was just old age (I am 54 but yet I felt 104!!!!!). I thought this not quality of life. In Feb 2006, AFTER learning of all the side effects (my paper that comes with each RX does NOT say half of the stuff that could be side effects), I found out from several web sites what all could go wrong. I have been off Lipitor since Feb 2006 (it is now almost May 2006), and I still have pain in the backs of my legs and swelling of my feet and ankles and face. I suffered a huge weight gain as a result of the medicine also (which is one of the side effects that is not on my RX paperwork). I suffered loss of balance and my whole body still aches. Does anyone know if the swelling of the feet and ankles and face will go away? Should I see a dr in case the swelling (which I have had since Feb 2006) could be from High Blood pressure. I was never on any prescription drugs ever until I was given Lipitor. Now I am afraid to take ANY medicne at all. Please respond. Thanks. Diane