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I have been taking Zocor for 6 months. In the past 3 weeks I have...

Posted at 11:25 AM on Nov 28, 2008 by tjob, #36931
I have been taking Zocor for 6 months. In the past 3 weeks I have developed intense tingling and burning in both legs from my feet to my knees. I also have a feeling of numbness in my right foot that at times is in the whole ball of my foot but will move to the side of the ball of my foot. I have been to the ER twice and all my neuro checks were normal even though my legs felt like they were on fire. I just this past week had a MRI of cervical and lumbar spine. My doctor is thing the symptoms may be related to the significant arthritis I have in my neck and may be due to nerve compression at one of the discs but I don't think so. I was worried about MS and Guillian Barre as these can be symptoms of those diseases as well but I didn't have any other symptoms of those diseases. At my last ER visit the doctor put me on Neurotin for the burning in my legs. I just happened to think to look on line for med interactions and side effects of the meds I am on and would have never expected that Zocor could be the culprit. I was astounded to find that the tingling and burning was more than likely due to the zocor. I stopped taking it about 4 days ago and am showing some improvement but I am still taking the neurotin. Does anyone know how long it takes Zocor to get completely out of your syste.? I also have nerve conduction studies scheduled.
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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 01, 2008 by bobby, #14936

Zocor inhibits the body's ability to manufacture cholesterol. Cholesterol is vital to the human nervous system. You more than likely have statin induced neuropathy. Cholesterol deficiency can imitate MS and GBS, along with many other neurological disorders. It won't take long for the Zocor to get out of your system, but it can leave damage in its wake. Some people recover quickly while others take months to years.
You did the right thing stopping the Zocor. Hope you get better soon.

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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 22, 2008 by jpaul, #15447

I'm also on Zocor 20 mg.I think that it is making me constipated I also take 12 caps. a day of psyllium husk. How many mgs are you taking.

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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 23, 2008 by bobby, #15471

Following is a short youtube video link EVERYONE should watch. This is a five star video, and the data comes from the World Health Organization. Dr. Kendrick compares cholesterol levels and death rates from heart disease by country. Within 30 seconds, the cholesterol theory crumbles to the ground. You will be glad you watched this. Very glad.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i8SSCNaaDcE#GU5U2spHI_4

Bobby

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