Hello doctor, I am a 39-year-old female office worker. Currently, I am on work from home status. I am experiencing occasional tingling in my fingers and legs. What could be the cause of this? I have taken Statin medicine last January for around 3 months due to an elevated level of cholesterol. But, discontinued as advised by our office or company physician as my cholesterol levels are within the normal range. However, my last lab test showed the following results: FBS 5.10; Cholesterol 5.46; Triglyceride 1.02; HDL 1.62 and LDL 3.1. With this, should I resume taking Statin? If so, how frequently? My previous prescription is daily at 10 mcg. Also, is it safe for me to take vitamin B complex supplements? Thank you very much.
Hello. Tingling sensation suggests neuropathy. We need to find its cause and treat it. For now, vitamin B12 will be more preferred over the vitamin B complex. Your cholesterol is slightly elevated. You can try dietary restriction and exercise. If cholesterol still remains high, you can start Atorvastatin 10 mg before sleep daily. 1. Neuropathy evaluation. 2. Dyslipidemia. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), vitamin B12, and folate level (neuropathy evaluation workup). 1. Tablet Meganeuron (Alpha lipoic acid and Folic acid) once a day. 2. Tablet Atorvastatin 10 mg at night if cholesterol still high. Avoid oily food. Daily 30 minutes brisk walking. Review with reports.