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Originally Posted by iainm
[I thought I had a problem with Lipitor but a CPK check in the blood test showed for my count is 140 which is the normal 60 - 200 range.
I get bad foot cramps when lying down that are eased when I sit/stand and have shoes on. My MRI show  ed OK and my vascular imaging is clear so does anyone have an idea what this could be? I take Tramal for the night pain. |
Statins block the liver's production of CoQ-10 which we all need for proper muscle functioning. Without CoQ-10 the mitochondria of the muscles don't produce energy properly.
So firstly, you need to take CoQ-10 if you continue with the Lipitor. At least a 100mg a day and hopefully 300mg a day of a type with enhanced absorption-- ie. not dry powder, but Q-sorb soft gels or CoQ-10 with Bioperine (Doctor's Best brand).
Secondly you may be low in magnesium. Most Americans are.
Muscle cramping, pain and twitching are early signs when this necessary mineral becomes low.
Caffeine,alcohol, acid blocking drugs, and diuretics, steroids and long term antibiotics also deplete this mineral.
Here is my magnesium thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread1138.html
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