Statins
Does anyone take statins and if so does it make IBS D worse
I don't take Statins so I can't offer any advice, but just wanted to let you know that your question is seen, and I'm sure someone will offer some advice. In the meantime, I would definitely ask your doctor about it too. Best, Elizabeth (team member)
How have you been feeling as of late? Would love to know! Wishing you a gentle and symptom-free day ~ Sawyer (team member)
I am currently on a statin and for the past 2 weeks I’ve not taken them daily like I had been.I’ve noticed an improvement in my stomach and bowel issues,I had been sick and was taking steroids and antibiotics but since the infection cleared up I feel normal. I know the steroids and antibiotics helped but I’ve been off them and I still feel normal so I think the statin was really messing me up,I’m going to talk to my doctor about it when I see her next month but until then I’m just not going to take them every day.
I had to go from a large dose of statins to a much smaller one, as I mentioned above, because it was causing me stomach issues and serious cramps. Fortunately, my doctor said that it will still do enough to be worth it. Hopefully your doctor comes up with a similar solution and in the meantime remember - you are not alone! So many of us go through little hiccups like this with our chronic illnesses. Keep on keepin' on, DPM
This is something that I’m very qualified to answer. If be been on and off statins since I was 20yo (I have Familial HyperCholestrolemia) and I’m 57 now. Statins can definitely make IBS-D worse for a lot of people. The leaflet that comes with the meds says that it can cause flatulence and diarrhoea. I’ve tried five different statins and the one that affected me least in that way was pravastatin.
I have also been on and off of statins for a while and they can definitely affect the stomach - as well as giving me leg cramps which only added insult to injury! I know exactly what you are saying and it is frustrating to say the least! Keep on keepin' on, DPM
