Femara

Hi Girls Happy New Year! I thought now would be a good time to check in and compare notes. I'm three months in to my Femara treatment and am finding it quite a challenge to continue. I have surrendered to the scowl on my face each evening when I take my tablet. I know, I know - I could be much worse in my reactions and I should be glad that I don't have the nausea or terrible rash that some ladies get but I still hate it! My joints are stiff and sore and getting up from a seated position (especially if I'm on the ground) is really difficult as I can't lean on my hands. My wrist and finger joints collapse as soon as I put weight on them so I have to roll over to my elbow.... Kind of comical for spectators but frustrating for me. Once I'm upright, I need to stand still for a few seconds whilst I teeter on my stiff, sore feet before I can walk on them. It has only recently occurred to me just how high my head is from the ground - I'm 5'10" - and sometimes I have to stagger and catch my balance. The funny thing is that within about ten steps, I'm okay. Movement and exercise definitely helps! I think the worst thing we can do is sit about and favour or rest the sore joints because those tight tendons will shorten up, for sure. I am back to paddle training three times a week and swim 2km (building up to 3) once a week and though its hard to make myself get up at 4.30am and go, I feel way better when I've done it. I got carried away over a glass or two of bubbles last week and committed myself to a rather large challenge..... I'm going to do an ocean swim at Green Island in September! I've never been in a swimming race before. Its difficult to train for it here in Cairns as it is stinger season.... Hence the distance in the pool ;-) The swim event is over a distance of either 1.5km or 3km and looks like a lot of fun and Green Island is magic - if you'd like to join me - I'd love the company! Meanwhile - here it is near midnight and I've just popped an Endone on top of my usual panadol to try and stop the aching in my leg bones and get some sleep.... Hope your journey is also manageable. Goodnight :-)