My own personal opinion is that they have not really shown that it works yet for nerve regeneration because they haven't had any FDA approved clinical trials to show any kind of success. There is a lot of hope out there for those of us with PN for stem cell therapy. ![]() It would be interesting to hear what your doctor thinks. It really is the key to finding something that works for it's good you are doing research to help you make an informed decision. I would keep doing research and advocating for your health. Harvard Medical School – Cholesterol and statins: it’s no longer just about the numbers There is some information that might help explain the numbers better – here's one link that I found: When I had the chat with my primary care doctor about taking simvastatin to lower my cholesterol, I told her that I would work on lifestyle changes to help lower the numbers which I thought would be a greater benefit to me that taking statins and making my neuropathy worse. I posted my story and what has worked for me in an earlier post if you are interested: Both my parents were smokers also and I've never smoked. can I ask what type of peripheral neuropathy you have and what you are doing for treatment now?ġ8Aug04-MNA-Mtg-Notes it does sound like my PN is pretty much like yours. There is also a consumer update from the FDA: I attached the notes I took at the meeting along with some links I added with additional information on the speakers references. The last meeting of the Minnesota Neuropathy Association had a speaker William Hoffman of the U of M Medical School who gave an update on stem cell treatment and how far along it is relating to peripheral neuropathy. I have not seen any evidence of the successful stem cell treatment for peripheral neuropathy. Statin Neuropathy Masquerading as Diabetic Autoimmune Polyneuropathy The implications of statin induced peripheral neuropathy I said I would work on lowering the numbers by changing my diet. I did tell my doctor I would not take statins when she wanted me to take them to lower my cholesterol levels. ![]() I have small fiber peripheral neuropathy but only have the numbness and no pain. Here are some links to more information on drugs that cause neuropathy. ![]() There is a lot of evidence available on statins and other drugs that are linked to neuropathy.
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