I am 61, Male, in good health. I take Atenolol and Lotrel for HBP and is consistantly 136/68. My cholesterol was off the charts and began a regimine of Lipitor in 2001. Within a few months I had severe muscle pain and loss of strength. I was taken off Lipitor. My current LDL is about 180 and use Flax Oil and Niacin supplements daily. Since beginning Lotrel in 2007 I have had a recurrence of severe muscle pain and weakness. I also suffered heat exhaustion in 2006 and now cannot tolerate more than 6 hours in, 90degree plus, heat. I sometimes have night sweats, and chills. My feet are so painful that I take Advil to sleep. My doctor tells me that it is just aging. This is not accurate because otherwise I am perfectly healthy mentally and physically. I have experienced some blurred vision and dizziness lately but not consistently. I am beginning to get really aggravated at the attitude of my doctor. I do not smoke or drink but my liver enzymes and sugar came out high on a recent job physical. A subsequent test showed both normal. This is really starting to bug me because I am in constant pain 24/7 and do not want to take aspirin or advil and such just to get some relief.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.