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My 44 year old, otherwise very healthy husband has been taking Li...

Posted at 2:39 PM on Mar 26, 2008 by kcclary, #28374
My 44 year old, otherwise very healthy husband has been taking Lipitor (10mg) for several years. Currently been showing ALS-like symptoms. Left foot dragging, muscle cramps, twitches, etc. We are headed to Duke University to find out of he has ALS. He is off of Lipitor for 3 weeks now, taking CoQ10 and lots of vitamin C. If anyone else has had these symptoms and they've been rectified, could you share how long it took and how soon you began to feel the initial improvement? Thanks KCC>
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Reply 6 months ago on Mar 26, 2008 by oldcarpetcleaner, #5872

MY symptons were far worse than what you describe here. The heat & intensity of the pains and all over body cramping reduced a little within 48 hrs.
Now 3 months L8R I still tremor, get sore muscles in fact still take pain killer every day BUT I would have to say that I am 60 - 70 % better and improving.
In this modern society how can a corporate manufacture something like this (statins) without the anti dope for people who have adverse reactions? If you are fit and healthy it does get better sometimes slowly. My deep depression,night sweats and vile dreams have gone - so good bloody luck from a kiwi down under.

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