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I am a 46 y.o male who started taking Simvastatin almost 8 months...

Posted at 4: 9 PM on Aug 12, 2009 by newyork5, #43694
I am a 46 y.o male who started taking Simvastatin almost 8 months. At first I had no problems. I am an avid swimmer who swims laps at least 3x a week and had a weight lifting program (light wghts./ numerous repetitions. About 2 months ago I got severe pains in my neck and shoulder. I thought maybe I was overdoing it so I ceased workouts and went to the chiropractor. After two months of misery and missing swimming I decided to look into the statins. I am going off it tomorrow and will see if that does the trick. If I cannot exercise and be fit the Statin is not going to be useful anyway. I have a feeling stopping will help because rest and treatment sure didn't. I will try and report back
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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 12, 2009 by 777, #22225

Good that you will stop taking this dangerous drug . . . it can cause MANY side effects. Unfortunately, drs. and the drug co's are doing a SCAM on the anti-cholesterol drugs . . . .big $$$. In reality, your mind/body needs cholesterol to function properly . . . don't let your dr. to con you.

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