Lipitor and knee problems

Since taking (November 2006) and quitting (Febuary 2008) Lipitor I have had a series of muscle/joint problems. This is an update and recap.
Summer 2007 I had left knee problems which surprised the physical therapists because it did not respond well to ultra sound, nor did the pain increase with mobility. I was surprised when I developed similar but lesser problems in my right knee. Autumn 2007 I was diagnosed with tennis elbow on the left arm. Late 2007 my left shoulder becomes a problem. Within days of quitting Lipitor in early 2008 I had extreme pain in my right thumb along the bone, then the middle of my hand then between my first and second fingers. Pain has also been across my wrist and up both sides of my right arm. I am wondering if I will be diagnosed with carpal tunnel - but surely this does not start with extreme pain along the bone in the right thumb!
I am feeling much better than when I was taking Lipitor, but wonder if I dodged the bullet.

he cortisone worked!). My left knee feels "normal" again, not perfect but nearly like it used to be. Within a couple of days of quitting I had severe pain in my right thumb along the bone, then in the middle of my right hand, then between the first and second fingers in my right hand. I currently have minor pain in my right wrist (this is new) on the pinkie side and minor pain in my left shoulder where the arm joins (this has been intermittent for a couple of months). I am feeling much better - but would not be at all surprised if pain appears in another part of my body before this is all history!

I posted this past week as guest 13049. I did make it , I did go to my doctor the next day and was sent to the lab for blood work that day. I haven't received the results yet. However I stopped taking Lipitor and most of the symptoms have subsided. I think had I not figured out what was causing all the pain and weakness, and had taken one more pill, I would not be here today, it was that bad.

Thanks for the concern from forum members. I will report my experience to whomever needs to hear it. I think of all the unsuspecting people who perhaps didn't get the chance.

I lost months of my life thru the fatigue, muscle weakness, back pain, etc. I have also had severe knee problems for several months and went to an orthopedic doctor last week. He said my knee problems were from weakened muscles around my knee and has perscribed physical therapy. Is it a coincidence? I don't know.

At least I'm still here and getting better...but I will never taken another statin drug..guaranteed!!

Thanks

I have been on Lipitor for about 3 years. I have constant pain in my upper, outer arm area. Also when I rub this area I feel lumps. I'm having knee problems which I know is somewhat related to arthritis but the pain changes. Some days when I get up from sitting any length of time I have to wait until the bend of my legs relaxes or whatever it does before I can walk. Thinking this might be the hamstring area. Still taking this drug but am seriously considering stopping. So glad I found this site and have emailed it to my friends who are also on this drug.

wow. It is great and depressing to read these. Here is my saga. Started Lipitor 10 mg in late 2002. Told my internist that I had muscle weakness in early 2003. She said it couldn't be the lipitor because it would have shown up sooner. So, I stayed on it until this fall the pain got so bad that I had an MRI that showed arthritis. I could barely walk in the mornings and nothing seemed to help. Was being treated for arthristis on celebrex and pain killers when a friend came to visit for New York and told me about her pain issues with Zocor. I took my last lipitor on Christmas Eve and already feel better. The pain in the left leg is still there and the knee problems. Lots of you are asking when the pain goes away. Does anyone know.
Kathy