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I have been on Simvastatin for about 4 months now. For the past ...

Posted at 6:59 PM on Jun 17, 2009 by sheilagirl, #42352
I have been on Simvastatin for about 4 months now. For the past 2 months, I have been having unexplained muscle/joint pain and tightness in my hips and thighs. I couldn't figure out what I'd done but thought it was just one of those things (slept wrong, stepped wrong, etc.). I've been working with a foam roller to get the knots out, even getting up in the middle of the night to work on the roller because it hurt so much. That helped some. Took Motrin but that didn't work at all! Added Omega 3 fish oil and glucosamine and that did help a little. Have been limping for 2 months now and it finally occurred to me, "I wonder if it's the Simvastatin?" I already knew I was sensitive to chemicals like sodium lauryl sulfate, so everything I see written here makes sense to me. I emailed my MD today and she said to stay off it for 3 weeks and see if I see any improvement, plus get blood work. I sure hope I don't have any muscle damage. Thank all of you for posting your experiences
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Reply 4 months ago on Jun 17, 2009 by 777, #20730

Statins are dangerous drugs that can cause MANY side effects. Drs. and the drug co's have a SCAM going on the anti-cholesterol drugs . . . it is a big $$ business and many people suffer . . .don't let your dr. to con you . . . your body/mind needs cholesterol to function.

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Reply 4 months ago on Jun 20, 2009 by clydeb, #20799

I am not sure whats wrong with me,I am on simvastatin 40mg,I itch all over,it seems to be inside my body,a lot in my feet and fingers,pressure in my finger tips.my shoulder joints feel like the worst tooth ach i have ever had.and i just feel tired all the time.do you think it could be the drugs.what should i do.I also take fish oil and psyllium seed husk.Im sick of feeling like crap.anyone want to write to me .clydebrooks@hotmail.com.

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