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I have taken statins for over 10 years. I suffered muscle aches a...

Posted at 5:23 AM on Feb 13, 2007 by hooch14, #19801
I have taken statins for over 10 years. I suffered muscle aches and cramps but put it down to my age (56) However recently I noticed weakness in my chest when weight training. It was then I realised that my left Pectoral Muscle had all but disappeared, leaving just flabby skin. The right side is still firm. A visit to the doctor and subsequent blood tests showed abnormal levels of harmful Enzymes. I was taken off statins immediately but would like to know if the muscle damage is permanent or will it recover over time.
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Reply over 2 years ago on Jun 06, 2007 by kulczycki, #350

I am 55 and have sometimes extream pain and muscle weakness. I have been off simvastatin for almost two weeks. Is this pain and weakness going to deminish? Do I have muscle damage?

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