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Is High Cholesterol Level Causing Burning Sensation On My Knee?

HAVE JUST HAD AN MRI SCAN ON MY LEFT KNEE AS I HAVE BEEN GETTING CONSTANT PAIN. IT GOES RIGHT DOWN THE SHIN BONE TO THE ANKLE. IN THE HEEL PART OF MY FOOT I AM GETTING A BURNING LIKE SENSATION. I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND AM CURRENTLY TAKING ATORVASTATIN TABLETS. 3 MONTHS ON I AM STILL AWAITING THE RESULTS OF THE SCAN. I AM CURRENTLY OFF WORK (7 WEEKS) DUE TO BEEN IN AGONY AND PAIN. I WERE TOLD THAT MY FULL CHOLESTEROL COUNT WAS 5-2 AND MY SERUM COUNT WAS 5.8 COULD YOU HELP PLEASE.
Wed, 27 Jul 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.
there is no direst relation between high choleterol and burning sensation in knee.
it could be some sort of neuropathy or vitamin deficincy.
You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Take care,God bless.
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Is High Cholesterol Level Causing Burning Sensation On My Knee?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. I generally see many cases like this at my clinic. there is no direst relation between high choleterol and burning sensation in knee. it could be some sort of neuropathy or vitamin deficincy. You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Take care,God bless.