Originally Posted by cyclelops (Post 718281)

I have a + ANA. One of the first symptoms I had was what I thought was shin splints. They are treating me with IVIG which I think keeps me from progressing quickly, but, hasn't been miraculous. Beats nothing I guess.

My next question is do you have dry eyes, and other autonomic symptoms?

Originally Posted by nide44 (Post 718304)

I meant to say 1000 to 5000 mcg of B12 a day. (NOT 500)

Originally Posted by mrsD (Post 718261)

If you decide to take a statin, you must supplement with CoQ-10.

Statins block the production of CoQ-10 that normally occurs in our livers to keep us normal. The enzyme that makes both CoQ-10 and cholesterol is blocked by statins.

If you become low in CoQ-10 your mitochondria cannot make energy properly for your cells, and various bad things then happen as a consequence. Heart effects leading to congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, angina, rhythm problems, immune problems, gum disease and fatigue are results of low CoQ-10 levels.
You will need at least 100mg -300mg a day of this, and choose a form with enhanced absorption listed on the label, as this is not easily absorbed from supplements.

Simvastatin is the most lipophilic statin, which means it passes into the nerve tissue easily...hence it is suspected of causing more damage in the brain and nervous system. New studies show it blocks the natural repair processes called remyelation of the axons of the nerves.