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Getting there
In May this year it will be 4 years since diagnosis (at 47) for me (IDC Stage 3, Grade 2, ER and PR +). As time has gone by I have made many changes to my life. Changes that help me cope with side ef...
Hey @melclarity
It can be so hard with side effects and pain. I hope it does get better for you this year. Since I started Femara my body is much more reactive and the pain has stopped me in my tracks a couple of times. Magnesium (which I know you take) has helped but I also find some foods helpful and some a real 'pain' ;) I find I have less pain if I eat lots of green leafy foods, ginger and turmeric. Foods that cause a reaction of pain for me are anything with refined sugar, salt, tomatoes and red meat. Since I have adjusted my diet I have a lot less pain. I also have found yoga and massage helpful. I even have magnesium cream to rub into any sore bits or soaking in an Epsom salts bath is very good too! :)
It can be so hard with side effects and pain. I hope it does get better for you this year. Since I started Femara my body is much more reactive and the pain has stopped me in my tracks a couple of times. Magnesium (which I know you take) has helped but I also find some foods helpful and some a real 'pain' ;) I find I have less pain if I eat lots of green leafy foods, ginger and turmeric. Foods that cause a reaction of pain for me are anything with refined sugar, salt, tomatoes and red meat. Since I have adjusted my diet I have a lot less pain. I also have found yoga and massage helpful. I even have magnesium cream to rub into any sore bits or soaking in an Epsom salts bath is very good too! :)