My husband was diagnosed with MS 2 1/2 years ago. He has been on...

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Posted at 5:46 PM on Jul 27, 2007 by mamaleenie, #22578

My husband was diagnosed with MS 2 1/2 years ago. He has been on Lipitor for about 1 year. Within the past 4 months, his walking has gotten worse. Where it used to be just his right leg, now it is his left as well. Severe leg cramps, fatigue -which could be the MS - trouble keeping balance - also could be MS - lower back aches, slurred speach and memory loss. I know alot of these are associated with MS but after reading all the other letters, I am beginning to wonder if his walking has gotten worse due to the Lipitor. He used to have trouble walking but with a cane, could go for miles. Now he can't even walk 15 minutes without almost falling. A friend of ours stopped taking the Lipitor and felt better within 1 week. I am hoping the same happens to my husband. Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories.

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Reply over 2 years ago on Jul 30, 2007 by jy41, #962

I don't know you but read your post. Please write to the FDA to get the Statins off the market. I was on Lipitor for almost 10 years and it has done so much damage to my body!!!! Tell people who are on it to do research. Dr's give it out but have no idea what harm they are doing to people!!!

Good Luck,
Jeff

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