About 5 months ago I developed a swollen foot. It is the same morning and
night so it's not to usual cardio-edema deal. For far I have
Sports Medicine guy - examination and x-rays (3 views) - no joy
Regular doctor

Statin Adverse Effects FAQ: STATINS & MITOCHONDRIAL CYTOPATHY,
COENZYME Q10 (UBIQUINONE) DEFICIENCY CAUSED BY STATINS,
CARNITINE DEFICIENCY CAUSED BY STATINS
(The Cholesterol-lowering Statin Drug Names: Lipitor, Crestor, Mevacor,

Statin Adverse Effects FAQ: MYOPATHY AND STATINS
(The Cholesterol-lowering Statin Drug Names: Lipitor, Crestor, Mevacor,
Pravachol, Zocor, Lescol, and Baycol, aka atorvastatin, rosuvastatin,
cerivastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin; This

Statin Adverse Effects FAQ: LUPUS-LIKE SYMPTOMS AND STATINS, EXERCISE
INTOLERANCE
To my physician,
I believe that my symptoms may be due to the adverse effects a_ssociated

Statin Adverse Effects FAQ: RHABDOMYOLYSIS AND STATINS
(The Cholesterol-lowering Statin Drug Names: Lipitor, Crestor, Mevacor,
Pravachol, Zocor, Lescol, and Baycol, aka atorvastatin, rosuvastatin,
cerivastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin; This

Statin Adverse Effects FAQ: NERVE DAMAGE & STATINS
To my physician,
I believe that my symptoms may be due to the adverse effects a_ssociated
with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.  I need your help to understand the

observer
Prague - has concentrated on a substance called vascular endothelial
growth factor (VEGF), a natural body chemical that stops arterial cell
division.

What can it mean?

Should we at risk for heart disease be tested for chlamydia
pneumoniae?
What is the test?
Should we consider an extended course of antibiotics if we test

My 3.5 year old daughter has been diagnosed with her second kidney
infection.  I'm hoping to find some ideas as to the cause of these
infections and maybe some advice on getting the most out of her
doctors.

hello. I was at the mall today and got stuck by a needle that was on a shirt
hanging on a rack.  Do I need to be worried about any blood borne pathogens?
If so, which ones?  Risk? I am thinking that this is probably a non-issue
and not worth worrying about.  thanks.

I read on the web that there is a new  leukotriene out this month (1/2005),
Zyflo (zileuton).
There have already two such medicines available for years (prescribed for
asthma and rhinitis), Accolate and Singular.

Statin treatment alters serum n-3 and n-6 fatty acids in
hypercholesterolemic patients.
Harris JI, Hibbeln JR, Mackey RH, Muldoon MF.
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2004 Oct;71(4):263-9.

Can anyone tell me what's happening.  My anus will swell somewhat and
start itching for a few weeks.  About every 3 weeks or so, it will
happen again.  The severity is different each time, sometimes its only
a minor nuisance.  There is no bleeding or pain involved.  I tried