Well, I took a tumble yesterday, and landed on my knees, elbow and shoulder onto to a concrete driveway. I heard my arm break when I landed on my shoulder. X-Ray confirmed a break across the head of the humerus, and also the neck of the humerus. It is my right arm too, and I need to wear a collar and cuff sling for 6 to 8 weeks. The doctor in Emergency said my bones were like the bones of an old lady. Bugger! I have been on Femara for 2 and a half years now, and knew I was osteopenic, but it must be worse than I thought. I do take Vitamin D and calcium. Obviously not enough. I haven't been doing weight bearing exercises on my shoulders and arms, only walking. I will have a long time to think about the consequences of this lack of exercise. Take care . Love Chris xx

Hi Chris So sorry to hear of your fall and will heed your advice. I too don't do the exercise that I know I should. I barely even walk the dog these days as I find myself caught up again in the daily grind. Thanks for posting to remind us all to slow down and give ourselves the time we deserve to exercise. Get well soon and fingers crossed you have someone to cook you a lovely Christmas lunch. Take care Lara xx

I am sorry to hear this too.I haven't started on hormonal therapy yet,but this is a good reminder of what we need to do.Its easy to slip back into old ways isn't it?Thanks,and I hope you heal as quickly as possible.xoxo. Robyn"

Oh Chris, you poor thing. Taking a tumble like should really end up just scratches and bruises....broken arm, wow. I hope you heal well with no complications. I am also about to start Femara and am worried about the consequences of not doing the suggested exercises. Thanks for sharing, but a hard way to be passing on advice. XXXLouie

Hi Chris, sorry to hear about your accident. I am someone who hates exercise but now understand it's importance for us. I have joined my local Curves which suits me well as the circut is only 1/2 hour-I try to go around 5 times a week and as it is short I can make myself do it. Obviously you won't be able to for a while, but you could look up your local branch and they will give you a free trial. Julia

Oh nooo Chris.......that's the last thing you need! I hope you didn't have too many plans for the next 6 weeks because you will be doing everything a little slower by the sounds of it :-(

Broken upper right arm..... Femara?

Chris
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12 years ago
Thanks Al, I spoke to my Sydney Breast surgeon this morning and he wants me to get a second opinion. He says to treat it first as a broken upper arm, and secondly worry about lymphodema.
Chris
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12 years ago
Hi Janey, yes I have had a few bone density scans, and 2 were before BC, and one a year since then. I was osteopenic before I started Femara, and it has been getting worse each year. I do walk lots, but after I left Sydney for Perth about a year ago, I haven't been doing yoga or weight bearing upper body exercises, which I did do before moving. A lesson for me in all that. Love Chris xx I will try and post a photo of my huge arm.
Janey235
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12 years ago
Oh Chris you poor thing. I'm just catching up on blogs and just read yours with horror. Two breaks up near your shoulder must be very painful. Bugger is right! I've been on Femara for a few months now and after I cracked my ribs recently I haven't been exercising at all. It certainly puts the wind up you doesn't it about the consequences of not doing weight bearing exercises. Did you have a bone scan before you started the Femara? I did and I was told my bone density was good. After 2 1/2 years though????? Makes me wonder about taking this drug now. It's a two edged sword isn't it, you're damn if you don't but you're damn if you do. Take extra care of yourself Chris. I'm thinking of you and sending soft cyber hugs. Love Janey xxx
Chris
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12 years ago
Thank you all so much for your good wishes. I have decided to get a second opinion so will see a GP tomorrow. The thing that worries me the most, is lymphodema. Already my arm is huge. I bruise easily, and my whole upper arm is blue. This swelling is moving down my arm and pooling around my elbow. This is all normal, and to be expected with a fracture, but I have already had some lymphodema previously, and the fish oil I have been taking increases bleeding. Now I look at my arm and hope the swelling won't trigger non treatable lymphodema. I can't raise it or massage it or wear a sleeve, and am supposed to be flying home to Sydney for Christmas. I will keep you all posted. Love Chris xx
Chris
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12 years ago
Thank you all so much for your good wishes. I have decided to get a second opinion so will see a GP tomorrow. The thing that worries me the most, is lymphodema. Already my arm is huge. I bruise easily, and my whole upper arm is blue. This swelling is moving down my arm and pooling around my elbow. This is all normal, and to be expected with a fracture, but I have already had some lymphodema previously, and the fish oil I have been taking increases bleeding. Now I look at my arm and hope the swelling won't trigger non treatable lymphodema. I can't raise it or massage it or wear a sleeve, and am supposed to be flying home to Sydney for Christmas. I will keep you all posted. Love Chris xx
Deanne
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12 years ago
So sorry to hear you are injured. Thank-you for reminding us all of the importance of weight bearing exercise. It is another reason to exercise along with the benefits of reduced recurrence risk, improved general health and mental health benefits. Hope you recover quickly. Take care. Deanne xxx
LouiseTurner
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12 years ago
ooops double entry.....L:)
LouiseTurner
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12 years ago
Hey Julia, are you doing a special BC kind of workout with curves.....just wondering as I have no idea of the type of weight bearing exercises i should be doing. It would be great to get expert advice. XX
Anonymous
12 years ago
Oh nooo Chris.......that's the last thing you need! I hope you didn't have too many plans for the next 6 weeks because you will be doing everything a little slower by the sounds of it :-(
Anonymous
12 years ago
Oh nooo Chris.......that's the last thing you need! I hope you didn't have too many plans for the next 6 weeks because you will be doing everything a little slower by the sounds of it :-(