Statin Joint Pain
People with high cholesterol know that it's important to steer clear of fatty, unhealthy foods, but experts say adding certain foods may help as well. Oranges, pistachios, chocolate, and even sardines may actually help lower triglyceride levels and clear dietary cholesterol. In this article from MSN, one nutrition expert discusses six foods that could make your heart happier.
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From Our Experts
06/18/07 #3: Joint pain and triptans?
Full Question: I started using Imitrex for migraines in 1992. About 2 years ago I was switched to Zolmitriptan and it worked on my... Read more »
Living with Osteoarthritis: Joint Replacements, Joint Pain and Faith
KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm... Read more »
Sacroiliac Joint Pain is a Pain in the Buttocks
Ever had a pain in the butt? No, I am not talking some crazy family member who cannot keep the mouth shut. I am talking about a real pain... Read more »
New Warning Label Added to Statin Drugs
Do you take statin medication to keep your cholesterol levels within normal? A warning label is being added to statin medications,... Read more »
Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?
Lisa Nelson RD #8: Please clear up the confusion about grapefruit and medication! Is it safe for individuals taking medication for heart... Read more »
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Q&A: Can statins cause muscle pain in just one joint?
Dr. Peter Gott answers a reader's question about whether Zocor could be causing left shoulder pain soon after the reader was diagnosed with an injury... Read more »
Studies Mixed on Effectiveness of Joint Pain Supplements
Many people take natural supplements in an attempt to ease their joint pain. But experts say very few of these supplements have been examined in... Read more »
Statin-related muscle pain may be genetic: expert
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon about the flu-like symptoms he experienced when he began taking the statin Lipitor, symptoms that stopped after... Read more »
Statin muscle pain linked to gene mutation
Scientists at Duke University have found that people who take cholesterol-lowering statins and who have a common gene mutation are more likely to... Read more »
7 reasons not to ignore statin-related pain
A reporter, along with health experts, has compiled this list of seven reasons you shouldn't ignore statin-related muscle pain. Statistics show the... Read more »
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