Hi @helmacal
I've just come off a two month break from letrozole and boy was it worth it. It remains to be seen how long it will take before the side effects escalate. I have osteo arthritis in both hands and wrists, worse in the right and an old skiing injury in my right shoulder plus massive digestive issues due to having Crohn's disease many years ago.
My approach to extra drug intervention wise is less is more. For me i can't take painkillers constantly as they upset the digestive balance so i tend to use warm water, ice, massage, music for relaxation and i see my osteopath every month. Also i am at the gym 3-4 times a week which works for me.
If you would like to try exercise see an exercise physiologist first so they can tailor make a program for you and also work with you when exercising until you are confident to do it on your own. My 85 yo mum goes to the gym once a week doing a program which is run by a physio. She has a shitload of health issues the latest being scarring on the lungs. I think she has been surprised by how much she enjoys it.
As for endone...i have only ever taken that once...never, ever again.
Being on letrozole is not easy and a lot of the the time it's a matter of trial and error as to what will work for you. Another thing i bought was a heat pad (think mini sized electric blanket) that i can put behind my shoulders. That's been wonderful. I also use spiky balls to roll out my butt (glutes), shoulders, hands, feet, anywhere really. You can get them from physios and osteos also i think Rebel has them plus anywhere that sells pilates equipment.
Best of luck in finding ways to help your body. How long are you on letrozole for? Cathxx
