Seeing a Hemotologist

[jul2873]

I had my 4th iron infusion today, and I feel great except for my left leg, that (during RLS time) is very painful. But only during regular RLS time (middle of night, early morning). Other than that it's fine. Since, except for the leg, I feel great, I started wondering if it could be a statin that I was put on a few weeks ago. I called my cardiologist's office, and was told to stop the statin for two weeks, and see what that did for the pain. So last night I didn't take the statin pill, and my left leg felt great--no more serious pain. So it's clear to me that statins can somewhat mimic RLS pain--at least when it strikes--but iron doesn't make it better

Luckily there is another med for cholesterol (Repatha) that is a shot you put under you skin. It is incredible expensive unless you have the right insurance. but we do.

And the hemotologist said that since my iron is getting so much better, pretty soon I can just take it every two months or so. I'm so relieved that he isn't doing the "one and done." Now if only he doesn't retire.

[Polar Bear]

There was a post recently saying much the same thing. Talking about the side effect of a statin. Glad that not taking it gave you a better night.

[ViewsAskew]

I recently searched on statins here a few weeks ago as my husband has had more symptoms and some pain since starting a statin. There are a LOT of posts here about people who've stopped or switched to a different one because of this.