Statin-Induced Myalgia - Is It Always What It Seems? 🤔 An obese patient on statins for an abnormal lipid profile returns with muscle pain. Our first instinct? Statin-induced myalgia! And often, we rush to stop the statins. But is that always the right approach? 🛑 Absolutely NOT! While myalgia is a known side effect of statins, it's crucial to rule out other causes first before discontinuing a vital medication. 💡 Here's a crucial clinical pearl: When a patient on statins presents with muscle p

What happens when you lose muscle? When you are working to lose weight, about 20% of what you lose will be muscle mass. It can potentially set off a cascade of problems. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so losing it slows metabolism. With a lower metabolic rate, the body needs fewer calories to maintain weight, making regain more likely. Muscle also helps fight inflammation, while fat tissue acts as an inflammatory organ. When muscle disappears, inflammation takes over. Then comes fat infilt