Arimidex and bone pain

Hi Angie,

I am 49 too and I have been on tamoxifen for two and a bit years. Recently I had a pelvic ultrasound which found thickening of the uterine wall which is quite common on tamoxifen I'm told. As a result of this I was sent off for a D&C ie to have the lining surgically scraped out. 

I am just wondering why you can't take tamoxifen after a hysterectomy given that it has a deleterious effect on the uterus anyway. You would no longer have the thickening problem to worry about or the risk of uterine or endometrial cancers. 

I understand that aromotase inhibitors like arimidex are slightly more effective in reducing the risk of BC recurrence in post-menopausal women (as I am myself now) but tamoxifen is still an effective treatment even after menopause and it doesn't give you all the aches and pains.  I know some people do have unpleasant symptoms on tamoxifen but I've found it to be fine so when my oncologist suggested switching to an AI after my periods stopped I opted to stay on tamoxifen. She seemed fine with that.

Hi Angie, I started on Arimidex 12 months ago and yes it does give you aches and pains but I have really ramped up the amount of exercise I do and the results have been fantastic. I don't need any pain relief and the only pain I get is stiffness if I stay in the car too long. I walk for 45 mins each day, do Aqua aerobics in the shallow end of the pool so it becomes weight bearing and do light gym work. I had my 12 months check up and my bone density is up ( yahoo ) and all blood test results are great. My advice is get a fit bit flex and count your steps, get a dog that demands a walk everyday and have lots of breaks at work when you stretch and move. It takes a while but your body will cope. Good luck, Sue

I have been on Arimidex since June, I get aches and pains, not unbearable though. (Touch wood) I take panadol osteo morning and night and that helps. I have noticed my appetite has increased, not sure if that is connected to Arimidex.Hope the pain eases for you,

Hazel xx

Arimidex is known for the bone and muscular pain, I would have thought that would have been explained to you.

There is a very long post on here regarding the topic, perhaps if you search you can find it, you may find some remedies.

I was on it for about 4 months but got a rare side effect so was taken off it immediately.

Through that period my bone pain was unbearable to be honest.

Good luck wiht some remidies

Donna

Arimidex is known for the bone and muscular pain, I would have thought that would have been explained to you.

There is a very long post on here regarding the topic, perhaps if you search you can find it, you may find some remedies.

I was on it for about 4 months but got a rare side effect so was taken off it immediately.

Through that period my bone pain was unbearable to be honest.

Good luck wiht some remidies

Donna