I sent this link to my dad and sister. My father has parkinson's, however, I don't know the timing of when he started on statins and when he was diagnosed but I'm going to darn sure ask. I told them both to get off the statins ASAP (not that they will--both think all dr's walk on water).
Taking statins, in my eyes, is like putting tape over your oil light in your car instead of changing the oil. It just masks the problem.
God made our bodies incredibly brilliant and capable of healing themselves if given the right tools but modern medicine really likes to usurp that and convince us we're totally flawed w/out meds.
Glad this came out.
Your screen name reminded of a link they might be interested in then.
That is, if they'd take the word of a doctor who is also a former USAF Flight Surgeon, NASA Astronaut and scientist.
Dr. Duane Graveline the Space Doc has his very own personal story to tell on statins in general and Lipitor in particular.
BTW: My dad had been on statin's for a while, but after doing a lot of reading and seeing his day to day conditions for a while, took him off them. He's been on vitamin B, C (2 + grams a day), fish oil (1 gram) and 400mg of Co-Q10 as supplements. After his last blood work, the doctor remarked that his cholesterol levels were perfect (his words not mine), and his kidney doc is reporting a continuing downward trend in his creatine levels.
It should also be noted that with the exception of taking dad off the statins, the doc did prescribe the supplements. And as a disclaimer, run these issues by your own doctor, most reasonable doc's are willing to listen and consider, especially if you've done your own research. If not you might want to consider a second opinion if only for your own peace of mind and edification.