Today we are discussing an interesting and hot topic regarding the widely used cholesterol lowering medications, termed statins, and their association with peripheral neuropathy. In today’s broadcast we will attempt to present both sides of the argument, and what this all means to the peripheral neuropathy sufferer. Please enjoy!
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