Anastrozole
Tell me your experiences with Anastrozole ladies ! Just started taking this a week ago. I will be interested to hear your thoughts.
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Hi @Wren20, my first time posting here for a while, but I do pop in and out and read how everyone is doing.
I recently finished taking Anastrozole after 12 months if it, folling 4 and a half years of Tamoxifen.
My dr suggeated a bone scan before commencing the Anastrozole and was shocked to find I had severe osteoporosis in my lumbar spine ( he, along with my onc had been sure Tamoxifen would protect against any bone loss). I now have Prolia shots every 6 months to help the osteoporosis.
For me, hand and finger pain was the worst on anastrozole as I already had some osteoarthritis. Im pleased to say though, that my hands have improved a lot since ceasing tablets, except for tendon problems in thumbs. Give it a go, but if you find your joints are giving you too much grief, discuss options with your doctor.
Wishing you the very best, hope you can get some relief and can manage your pain.
Take care, Michele x
I recently finished taking Anastrozole after 12 months if it, folling 4 and a half years of Tamoxifen.
My dr suggeated a bone scan before commencing the Anastrozole and was shocked to find I had severe osteoporosis in my lumbar spine ( he, along with my onc had been sure Tamoxifen would protect against any bone loss). I now have Prolia shots every 6 months to help the osteoporosis.
For me, hand and finger pain was the worst on anastrozole as I already had some osteoarthritis. Im pleased to say though, that my hands have improved a lot since ceasing tablets, except for tendon problems in thumbs. Give it a go, but if you find your joints are giving you too much grief, discuss options with your doctor.
Wishing you the very best, hope you can get some relief and can manage your pain.
Take care, Michele x