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Arimidex side effects
Hi Everyone, Ive been on Arimidex since July 2015, and up until the last few weeks have been experiencing cramps in my hands and feet, ankles and wrists. My Achilles' tendons go on strike first thing...
Hey Tracey!
I've actually done a few posts on Arimidex, Ive been on it since January 2016 and side effects are beyond ridiculous! My Oncologist told me to stop for 6 weeks keep a journal and at the time I was going into surgery for Mastectomy/Diep flap recon so Im 6 weeks today post surgery LOL. Ok sooo first 2 weeks didnt notice much then...it was HUGE! I didnt walk like an old lady, I got out of bed with ease and no pain and mainly no pain all over my body!! I had to go back on it regardless he said at 6 weeks, so started a week ago..and OMG!! back I go...can hardly walk the pain in my ankles, feet, legs, hips, lower back, neck, shoulders, wrists and hands is RIDICULOUS!!!! So you are not alone. I dont see him til May but I think I'll go sooner, I honestly dont think I can live my life like this popping panadol osteo/nurofen together every 8hrs to feel semi-normal. I did Tamoxifen for 4yrs and had a recurrence, so Im not convinced to be honest on taking it. Hugs Melinda xo
I've actually done a few posts on Arimidex, Ive been on it since January 2016 and side effects are beyond ridiculous! My Oncologist told me to stop for 6 weeks keep a journal and at the time I was going into surgery for Mastectomy/Diep flap recon so Im 6 weeks today post surgery LOL. Ok sooo first 2 weeks didnt notice much then...it was HUGE! I didnt walk like an old lady, I got out of bed with ease and no pain and mainly no pain all over my body!! I had to go back on it regardless he said at 6 weeks, so started a week ago..and OMG!! back I go...can hardly walk the pain in my ankles, feet, legs, hips, lower back, neck, shoulders, wrists and hands is RIDICULOUS!!!! So you are not alone. I dont see him til May but I think I'll go sooner, I honestly dont think I can live my life like this popping panadol osteo/nurofen together every 8hrs to feel semi-normal. I did Tamoxifen for 4yrs and had a recurrence, so Im not convinced to be honest on taking it. Hugs Melinda xo