I estimated that 18 patients definitely and 7 probably had statin side-effects (two clearly had polymyalgis, one shoulder capsulitis and one osteoarthritis of the knee).

Can statins cause adhesive capsulitis?

Our study provides evidence that patients with hyperlipidemia are at higher risk of adhesive capsulitis than are those without hyperlipidemia. Our results further show that patients with hyperlipidemia who use a statin to control their lipid profile are still at risk of adhesive capsulitis.

Can statins cause shoulder joint pain?

Myalgia: Muscle pain is the most common symptom experienced by people taking statins. Statin-induced myalgia is generally experienced as a soreness, usually in the shoulders and arms, or the hips and thighs.