I took 20 mg ZOCOR for 4-1/2 mos.and have been fighting horrendou...

I took 20 mg ZOCOR for 4-1/2 mos.and have been fighting horrendous side effects for over 5 months. My total cholestrol was 181 when my Dr prescribed Zocor to help LDL/HDL. After 3 mos, a liver test was OK. Then 4 months plus, I started to stiffen, top of arms and back of leg muscles weakened. Very little warning. I stopped ZOCOR immediately, but continued to worsen to the point of not being able to get into a car, drive, stand by myself, reach, hold anything at all in my left hand. Worse thing I've ever had. A Rheumatologist gave me prednisone, surely helps; I refuse anti-inflammatories with yet more side effects. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS HOW TO GET OVER THESE TERRIBLE SIDE EFFECTS. I was told it could take up to 2 years for recovery. I am 70 and don't want to spend more time in pain.