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Calf Muscle Stiffness

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Chewelah, WA

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, diagnosed 2016, had strokes in 2018, was put on Atorvastatin for high cholesterol and stroke prevention in 2018, can the statin be the cause of this pain in my calf muscles? Only had it last 6 to 8 months

February 10, 2021 (edited)
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A myRAteam Member

Thanks everyone, im all better now it solved it stopping that Atorvastatin

February 16, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Statin drugs can cause muscle pain. I would check with the doc.

February 16, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I had been having them to and they were aweful. I did get my dr, to prescribe me prescription for potassium and I eat a banana every day. Pain isn't completely gone but not what it used to be. I hope you find something to work for you.
Sherry

February 12, 2021
A myRAteam Member

low potassium most of the time is the problem and if you are on a water pill and no potassium supplement, it may be your problem, statins usually flare the joints with muscle fatigue, so if stopping statins doesn't work try high potassium foods like v-8 juice or bananas

February 11, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I have had high cholesterol and tried three different statins. It caused my arm muscles to have pain with all three. I tell all of my doctors that I have an allergic reaction that refuse to take any more statins.

February 10, 2021

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