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I had bloodwork taken back in Spetember and the doctor said my cholesterol was crazy high. They wanted to put me on Lipitor, but it causes joint pain and I just can not handle any more pain so my mother refused. I am concerned that this may not just be high cholesterol and could be related a separate condition. I have been getting dizzy, dry mouth, headaches, and confusion but they all go away once I eat a little bit of something with sugar (probably low blood sugar). Could these things be… read more
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Members responded to concerns about high cholesterol levels and symptoms of dizziness, dry mouth, and confusion that resolve with sugar, with... Read more
When you had blood work, did they check your blood sugar level? If that is over 100 or 126 for sure it could mean that you're either diabetic or pre-diabetic. Not to get all worked up over but it's worth looking into. Check with the doctor. Those are some of the signs of diabetes.
I got off lipitor a long time ago. I know it is not good long-term for my body. Last December mine was 256 also I believe, so I started on Crestor. I think 20 mg taken once a day. I did that for about six months, then I started every other day and about two weeks ago now I don't take any. So I hope my test will be good this December. The nutritional supplements I take I'm sure are also helping.
Take fish oil and eat oatmeal~ It is what I did I felt like Lipitor was killing me. Gentle Hugs~
Wondering if you are drinking plenty of water as those things happen when we are dehydrating. Drink half of your body weight in ounces. 👍🏼
I have had so many problems I attribute to Lipitor. Try oatmeal everyday if you can. All of these medicines cause more muscle damage~
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