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Is Ubicar Tablets Advisable For Treatment Of Muscle Atrophy?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Question: Hi Doctor I have been taking Attorwa Statin Tabs 5 mg for last 12 --13 years. I am also suffering from severe pelvic floor muscles weakness. My vitamin D, B6 and B12 are normal. I have developed severe muscle atrophy of thighs and legs. So i am unable to walk for more than half km. Can Ubicar tablets help me out?
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Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Unlikely Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Your atorvastatin tablet may not be related to the pelvic floor weakness. Your suspicion was right as some times Vit d deficiency may cause pelvic floor weakness. However as the Vit D, B6 and B12 level have come normal, they may not be responsible. It would be wise to get a Electro Myography and electro neurography done. That may suggest whether the problem is with the nerve supply or the muscle strength. It is done by an electrophysiologist. Coming to your question proper, Ubicar tablets have mostly anti oxidant effect and may not be useful to improve the strength of the muscles. Instead physiotherapy exercises should be more useful in helping in building the muscle strength. You should be going to the exercises regularly for over 1-2 months to witness the benefits. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Is Ubicar Tablets Advisable For Treatment Of Muscle Atrophy?

Brief Answer: Unlikely Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Your atorvastatin tablet may not be related to the pelvic floor weakness. Your suspicion was right as some times Vit d deficiency may cause pelvic floor weakness. However as the Vit D, B6 and B12 level have come normal, they may not be responsible. It would be wise to get a Electro Myography and electro neurography done. That may suggest whether the problem is with the nerve supply or the muscle strength. It is done by an electrophysiologist. Coming to your question proper, Ubicar tablets have mostly anti oxidant effect and may not be useful to improve the strength of the muscles. Instead physiotherapy exercises should be more useful in helping in building the muscle strength. You should be going to the exercises regularly for over 1-2 months to witness the benefits. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.