If your doctor wants to put you on a Statin, I would be very cautious. I went on a Statin 6 months ago, at my 3 month blood work and evaluation with my doctor, I was very happy that my cholesterol levels were surprisingly low. 3 months later when the snow melted, it was time for mountain biking, I found my self winding easily, and my legs would tire very easy and hurt for some reason? So after riding bicycles most of my life with no problem, I put 2 and 2 together and did a little research on Statin side affects. It seems they eat up your skeletal muscles, plus can cause all kinds of other problems, some people never recover from this, I wish I had know this 6 months ago? I have stopped taking them in hopes the affects will reverse themselves. I also noticed my well formed rock hard leg muscles are not there any more? So like most prescription drugs, the side affects are usually worse then the cure. I am only posting this as a warning because it may be too late to find out later like I did and millions of others.

http://www.statinanswers.com/effects.htm

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

Had a similar experience, major leg cramps, weakness and no energy after about 6 months of use. Cholesterol was great, but life really sucked. Stopped taking it in August of last year, went on a weight training program to rebuild the muscle mass. Didn't start feeling right until December. Still feel like I have some side effects.

Make sure your Dr. is in the flow with what they give you. It isn't their body!

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2004 KJ Limited
Eaton "e" locker front
Detroit Locker rear
Frankenlift II
245 75 16 Goodyear MTR's
Moabs
Al's UCA's
Boulderbars
Backbone with Warn XD9000i, Viking synthetic line
Rubicon Big Brother

So what can be done with the muscles that help the lungs?

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

I also use an elliptical trainer to build up the wind. Still have issues with endurance, but it is better than before. Hopefully it will come back and I can also get rid of the annoying cough.

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2004 KJ Limited
Eaton "e" locker front
Detroit Locker rear
Frankenlift II
245 75 16 Goodyear MTR's
Moabs
Al's UCA's
Boulderbars
Backbone with Warn XD9000i, Viking synthetic line
Rubicon Big Brother

Best of luck folks, thanks for the warning. Gonna pass this to my father also.

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Mike Smith
06 KJ Sport - PA - ONSFARI

OME 926/948 w/ OME Shocks, 3/8 Boiler, 1" LTT, a bit of Clevis lift
MOPAR Skids, Custom trans skid
Valley Roof Basket with Extension (when required), Homemade fence post crossbars with Thule system to compliment
Mastercraft A\T Something or another...

I guess I will keep mountain biking up hill to build the wind, same thing I guess.

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

When I was an Undergrad years ago, my liver was screwed up by MEK (Methyl Ethyl Keytone Peroxide) and one drink would get me drunk for years. Now I can drink more but limit myself to one (rarely two) beer, wine, or mixed drink. When I told my doctor, he put me on 2 oz of almonds or walnuts per day instead of Statins.
As long as I watch what I eat and stick to the almonds/walnuts I am OK.
I am not a Doctor and can not prescribe almonds/walnuts, but last time I checked, you don't need a prescription.

Besides, almonds and walnuts taste better.

PS peanuts & pistachios work too.

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

I have heard of eating walnuts to help with cholesterol. Have to try 'em and see. Thanks for the tip. Only side effect will be nuts in your teeth!!

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2004 KJ Limited
Eaton "e" locker front
Detroit Locker rear
Frankenlift II
245 75 16 Goodyear MTR's
Moabs
Al's UCA's
Boulderbars
Backbone with Warn XD9000i, Viking synthetic line
Rubicon Big Brother

That's good tip Warp, I assume he would have given you a prescription if he was able to do so, and stay in good standing with the pharmaceutical companies?

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2006 LTD Bright Silver loaded with all the needed mods, CCV intact.
Proudly supporting CRD vendors, and their development of quality parts and accessories.
Equipped with HDS thermostat, plenty of heat, faster warm-ups, increased fuel mileage.

Wallgreens is trying to take out Trader Joe's after reading my post

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

<---- Vegetarian... no cholesterol meds needed.

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2006 CRD http://www.UtahPowderCoatings.com/ http://www.gorecon.com/ I'm kind of a big deal.
RL rear bumper, ARB front bumper, Mile Marker winch, Power Tank, Skids by Mopar & Skid Row, RL Super Skink Sliders, 235/85R16 MTR, Air Flow Snorkel, DTT, 4.10 gears, Frankenlift II, Katskin leather, JL Audio stereo, Rosen video.

I take flaxseed oil to lower my Cholesterol.

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2005 CRD "Ol' Blue"
Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time.
My build page- RL Komodo Rear and TJM Front Bumper, armored, lifted, JBA Steel D30, 4.10s and ARB air lockers.