2 Days After

About 1 month ago, my Dr. prescribed a very small dose (5mg/day) of Crestor. I have a lifelong history of naturally high cholesterol. We have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke in my immediate family. Along with diet and exercise we attempted to correct my cholesterol problems. The first few days were okay. By day 3, I definitely began to feel the side effects. I couldn’t perform my normal exercise routines without my muscles being absolutely exhausted. I thought, okay, I’ll just take it easier and build back up to this point. Nope. I just couldn’t do basic exercise because I was exhausted by the time I got home. Then, when I tried to do simple things, like bowling on my wii or stretching I would pull a muscle. I don’t mean I would pull it and a few minutes later I could rub the cramp/strain out. I mean the muscle was shot and in pain for days. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose? Exercise is important to keeping your heart healthy! A month into using Crestor, I started experiencing pain in my sternum. It started as a dull ache that increased if I slouched or reached across my chest. I had just had a car wreck 1 week before. Thinking maybe the seatbelt caused a bruise, I gave my body 1 week to see if the pain went away. It did not. Four days ago, I stopped taking Crestor. Slowly I am starting to feel better! Two days after stopping the pain in my sternum relented! Yesterday, I was able to garden for 1 1/2 hours! I’m sore today, but not from the Crestor. Not only are my flower beds prettier, but I am feeling much better!