Angela

Hi Mandy

Our support group is called Cancer Support Sisters and we meet monthly at the Gold Coast office of the Cancer Council at 10am.  There are guest speakers.  Next meeting is on 5th April. You could give one of the committee members a call.  She is Lin Coaker ph 5537 6212.  All the best.

Hi Judi, I am new to this, but have gained so much knowledge and reassurance that I am not alone by reading all the comments on Arimidex.  I am now in my third month and am experiencing similar problems to all the posts above.  Judi, I am interested to know which group you are with on the Gold Coast as I too live on the coast and up until now have not felt the need for a support group, but am now thinking it may be of benefit to me moving forward. 

Thanks everyone. It's reassuring to know I can get such reliable first hand knowledge on this site.

Hi Tanya

Your children are young, which makes you young too.  I hope you don't have to do 10yrs on Arimidex.  Keep on keeping on - we all will.

All the best - Judi

Hi Shirl

Good on you for keeping up your regular exercise.  Main thing is we're all still here and not doing too bad, all things considered.  Keep up the good work.  Wish I was as good as you at the exercising.

Take care too - Judi

Oh my goodness Judi I hope I dont have to do 10, but I will if I have to.  My children are still only 6 and 8 so if it means staying cancer free for longer I will continue, but so hope I can kick those little white pills to the curb!!!!

Hello Meir

I can understand how you are feeling with sore joints. It is a very common side affect when taking Arimidex.  I have tried Aromasin and Femara and for me personally, I found them worse. I hope your doctor has also given you medication for your bones.  I take Actonel Combi.  Good luck with it all and I hope you too will have the strength and support to get through it all.

What relief and reassurance I've received from reading all these comments. I've just started Arimidex and stiffness and aches in my hips and lower back are scary and I was beginning to wonder if they are connected to the medication or not. I'll talk to my GP today. I think you are all amazing ladies and do hope and pray that you will all have the strength and support you need to get through whatever lies ahead of you.

Hi Genetten

I'm wondering if you've made a decision as to whether to stay on Arimidex or not.  After being on Femara the last few weeks, I'm beginning to think Arimidex is better.  As well as sweating, I think I am a bit short of breath, plus have a few other side effects such as tiredness, fatigue, etc.  I see the oncologist on the 8th, so will ask his advice.  It could be that I haven't given Femara enough time?

The joint pain certainly isn't something one can ignore and I wish you good luck with your decision.  I guess being on medication helps prevent a recurrance, which should be considered.

All the best.

Hi Lynne

Nice surprise to return home and find your message.  I think you should talk to your doc again, though they normally seem to have made up their minds as to what's right for us!!  I guess I'll be able to tell in a couple of weeks whether the pain has returned in full again or not.  I do know Femara is much the same as Arimidex (and Aromasin) and all have the same side-effects, but who knows, one might be different for some people. I have noticed already today (after one tablet) I seem to be 'sweating'.  It's not cold here on the Gold Coast, but I don't usually sweat this much!  Here's hoping your doc might listen to you and help. 

I'll look forward to keeping in touch.

Judi