Arimidex ( what's your experience)
Hi ladies, yesterday I started on the dreaded hormone blockers Arimidex. Just keen to hear how others are doing on it in regards to side effects. * Did you gain weight ? *when do effects kick in? *...
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Hello @LMK74, I’ve been taking Arimidex for 16 months and have been lucky not to experience many side effects though I was so anxious at first! I take mine in the morning along with my pile of vitamins and minerals. I am carrying an extra 4kg which I put on post op in August 16 and haven’t really dropped them but know I could with effort! I was already post menopausal when diagnosed. I stopped HRT at that time so my hot flushes have returned. They are not a problem and have lessened over the past 16 months. I get a couple a night where I kick the quilt on and off, and maybe one a day but definitely manageable.
So many ladies say exercise is the key and I couldn’t agree more. I notice it’s harder for me to squat down and I’m also a bit stiff in the ankles first think in the morning but it soon passes once I get moving.
My big concern is bone density with is crap as my GP put it. All my exercise and calcium/vitamin D taking is not helping. I am off to the oncologist next week to see what type of drug he has in mind for me.
Remember we all react differently to drugs so I am hoping you will cope well. All the best.
Jane xx
So many ladies say exercise is the key and I couldn’t agree more. I notice it’s harder for me to squat down and I’m also a bit stiff in the ankles first think in the morning but it soon passes once I get moving.
My big concern is bone density with is crap as my GP put it. All my exercise and calcium/vitamin D taking is not helping. I am off to the oncologist next week to see what type of drug he has in mind for me.
Remember we all react differently to drugs so I am hoping you will cope well. All the best.
Jane xx