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Suggest Treatment For Achy Legs While On Atorvastatin

I am 80 yo female avoiding knee replacements. Managing okay. Ten days ago both legs ached so much that I could not sleep. Had to take 2 Advil PM, never did that before. I have been taking 40 mg Atorvastatin for many years, never had this problem so bad that I have been using a walker. I will see the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday morning. I plan to call my personal dr. On Monday to tell her that I stopped taking the Statin drug. I am overweight but BP etc. Has been controlled up until now. I just want to research the right questions to ask. Can I stop the statins? Is there another type? Though I do not walk very well, I can stil drive, take care of my house and live alone. I will not have knee replacements until next Srping. Advice?
posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Statins help reduce your blood cholesterol "if" they are raised. So its better to get "on," or "off them depending on their levels.i suggest u get ur cholesterol levels done and till them continue atorvastatin as advised.
To prevent leg swelling and all icthy complaints try to elevate ur legs by using a pillow or raised stool.
Never try to rub or massage ur legs as it my lead to skin issues.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Achy Legs While On Atorvastatin

Statins help reduce your blood cholesterol if they are raised. So its better to get on, or off them depending on their levels.i suggest u get ur cholesterol levels done and till them continue atorvastatin as advised. To prevent leg swelling and all icthy complaints try to elevate ur legs by using a pillow or raised stool. Never try to rub or massage ur legs as it my lead to skin issues. Take care.