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jillden
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12 years ago

Femara & bone density

It has been a while since I posted. Just to update, I have just had a bone density test (my 3rd test). One pre femara which showed the bones of a young adult at 50+. The second test was done 18 months later and showed a decrease of 11% in my spine and 4% in my hip.

I started on caltrate at this stage and have taken it daily since. 2 years on I had my 3rd test and I have had a 6% increase in my spine and very little in my hip. My radiation oncologist was surprised with such a big jump. 

Her advice was to keep on doing what I have been doing.  I now have an appointment next week with my chemo oncologist as I am almost at the end of my 5 years on hormone therapy.  He will make the decision as to whether I  will stay on Femara or not.  I am kind of hoping I can as it makes me feel a little more secure.

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    Janey235
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    12 years ago
    Thanks for posting about Femara. I have just begun really having started in September. I am encouraged about your bone density as I am similar to you with my first test showing bone density of a young adult which I was very pleased about. I am 54 and I was worried that I would suffer from taken Femara long term. I am currently on Caltrait and am exercising regularly. One think I'd like to know is whether you had aches in your joints. I have especially in my hips and knees which makes me walk like an old lady. My knuckles in my fingers are also sore. My Oncologist told me to persevere for 12 to 18 months and the aches should settle down. Was this the case for you? How is your energy levels now? I know it's still early days for me but I am so sick of feeling so tired all the time. Thanks for listening. Cheers Janey xxx