BONUS CASE: Myalgia, muscle weakness and statins

04/09/2025 44 min
BONUS CASE: Myalgia, muscle weakness and statins

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Episode Synopsis

In this pod Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Judith Jade, chats with Dr Fergus To, Rheumatologist from British Columbia, about the case of a woman who presented with subacute muscle weakness. They discuss how to approach these types of  cases systemically with some handy tips along the way. Listen in and see if you can work out what the diagnosis is!References:1. Blazing M, et al. Effect of statin therapy on muscle symptoms: an individual participant data meta-analysis of large-scale, randomised, double-blind trials. Lancet. 2022;400(10355):832–452. Kim EJ, Wierzbicki AS. Investigating raised creatine kinase. BMJ. 2021;373:1–5.3. Sharf K, Do T, Ghetie D, Choi D, Chahin N. Benefits of Early vs Late Initiation of IVIG in the Treatment of Anti‐HMGCR Immune‐Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2024;76:1584–92. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.25406.4. Allenbach et al, 224th ENMC International Workshop, Neuromuscular Disorders, Volume 28, Issue 1, 87 - 99Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can support you in delivering the best care for your patients, visit our website.