<human>: I have lei protein a. My count was 80 when the blood test was done . I had a Small TIA two weeks prior. Had many tests, and Doc put me on a statin drug, niacin,a blood thinner and aspirin. Determining I had arteriorsclorosis. Many of the statins do not agree with me and now trying Livalo which des not agree with me (muscle weakness and cramps). Question: I have been having bad pain in left side of neck where apparently as lordosis is located, Doc out of town no one else to ask if important, Thank you
<bot>: Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully read your question and would explain that the neck pain seems to be related to the chronic degeneration son your cervical spine. A bulging disk can not be excluded. So, I would recommend holding a cervical collar until consulting with your doctor. It will help relieve the pain. A cervical spine CT scan may be needed. I would recommend taking acetaminophen for the pain. It has no interactions with your current therapy. Regarding statins, I would recommend checking your liver and muscular enzymes periodically. Stopping for a short time (a month) and restarting in low doses and increasing slowly may help avoid these adverse effects related to statins. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, 