Angela

Hi Judi Ann,

I have not heard of anyone having to take Arimidex for 10 years. i ahve been prescribed for 5 years and have now been on it for 6 weeks. i have noticed considerable differance in my joints-knees,ankles and especially hands. I already have nerve damage from the chemo and arthritis so my hands are a mess.I am frustrated with the loss of dexterity in my ability to use my hands so I am hoping that this will improve. I will give the drug another month and hope I see some improvement. I am going to exercises in a thermal pool (started today) so am hoping this may help my joints. i have also booked in to see an acupuncturist in 2 weeks so lets hope that helps the hands & nerve damage.

I had a bone density scan before starting the drug and am also on calcium and vit d supplements. I hope your dr has checked these out for you as the supplements will help with the bone density issues.  

For joint pain i am also taking glucosamine and fish oil. I'm willing to try these if I can get some improvements.

My last resort is going off the Arimidex as I hope my symptoms will improve and better than cancer returning.