My doctor took me off simvastatin a few weeks ago, for a trial period of 6 weeks, after which he'll do the usual blood panel and see where I am. Between the weight loss, increased physical activity and really, really good cholesterol numbers for the past year or more, he thinks I may be able to do without. We'll see, just before Thanksgiving, if that's true. That's when I go back in and they put me up on the rack to take a look.

But I've noticed absolutely no difference in how I feel in any way, shape or form without it. No difference in chronic aches and pains (of which I have a fair number), energy levels or perceived strength.