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Old 02-29-2012, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Susanne C. View Post
I have CMT and was on Tricor for a few months- my triglycerides were over 500. My symptoms and balance got so much worse I could barely walk even with a cane. It was really scary. I improved quite a bit after going off them. They only brought my numbers down into the 360s, where they have stayed. Not ideal, but I have no other markers and would much rather be able to stand up and walk without falling over. (at least most of the time!)
Thank you for your post.

I failed to mention in my earlier post that I do not have high cholesterol. I am fortunate. But if I did, I would not take statins regardless. There are other means if I'm not mistaken. High cholesterol can be thru inheritance or diet if I remember correctly.
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