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Chea
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8 years ago

Femara / Letrozole Side Effects. Thank You Post.

Hi Everyone. This is my first time online. I read a post sometime ago in regards the side effects of letrozole. I wish to say THANK YOU :-) to (and I am sorry I did not keep your name ) whoever mentioned that they changed taking their meds to night time and also was taking Magnesium.I have been taking Letrozole for 4 months now and as I already have osteoporosis. I used to ache all day. Since I changed to night time and Magnesium I am sleeping much better and my aching has eased tremendously. I do hope you read my post. Thank you for making my days much more bearable. :-) T

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  • Chea's avatar
    Chea
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hi Brightspace. Thank you for your info. I will get some Biotin as my nails are much better but still have a tendency to break. My Caltrate includes Vitamin D or should I take a Vitamin D Supplement as well. ? I also have started Prolia Injections every 4 months. My hair is thinning as well, but I am managing with everything better now. Take Care :-) T
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    Chea
    Member
    8 years ago
    Many Thanks Romla.:-) I will definitely check out this site. I would not of thought of this, so Thank You very much. Take Care. I see your C is similar to mine. When I get a chance I would like to talk to you further if that is ok with you. :-) T
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    brightspace
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hi Chea i had some hair thinning and weaker nails so take Biotin ...nails much stronger..
    Other side effects are elevated blood pressure..an cholesterol both iwas on a very low dose and no rise after 17 months.
    To improve bone calcium  vitamin D important and  to do moderate weight bearing exercise.
    I have developed plantar faciaitis so important to have correct arch supports 
    Wriist and ankle aches at change to cooler climes .
    My bone denisty check in october had  no change am within healthy limit so feeling really goodfor bone health.
    Good luck with therapy
    Cheers B
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    Romla
    Member
    8 years ago
    @Chea I know you are on Letrozole but for others be careful with Echinacea if you are on Tamoxifen as it weakens it’s effectiveness.

    Just thought I’d put up again the site @primek provided me with below for people to check contraindications of supplements.

    www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/herbal-remedies-and- treatment

    Sorry had alarm bells as remember when Echinacea first became popular I learnt was not suitable for my 2 asthmatic kids.There is a big list of other contras for Echinacea and may be worth a look @Chea .
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    primek
    Member
    8 years ago
    Thanks...I take caltrate bone and muscle which is only 50mg so I might add that in. 
  • Chea's avatar
    Chea
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hi Primek. I take 1 Echinacea 2  Caltrate  and 1 Magnesium 500mg a day. All at different times. Then after dinner I take my Letrozole. Hope this helps. :-) T
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    primek
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    8 years ago
    Good that it has helped. How much magnesium are you taking? I currently have magnesium in my caltrate and take fush oil (abd take my letrozole ar night too) but wondering if I need extra.