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DAR_Travelbug
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13 years ago

Femara and Crestor

I joined this blog today as I am looking for answers about the joint pain, lethargy etc I have been feeling recently and I am starting to think its a side effect of Femara or Crestor.  Off to the doctor I go tomorrow to  discuss whether I need to change my medication.  I read a lot of posts about fish oil - are people finding relief taking this? 

I am nearly 5 years post Grade 3 IDC - three surgeries and large amount of lymph nodes removed, chemotherapy and radio therapy.

It feels good to be so close to my 5th year anniversary - its been one hell of a journey and not all bad in so many ways - I think you are forced to re-evaluate what's important and you can't help but grow from this experience.   I have mixed feelings about being cut loose by my doctors - a little scary as well as feeling good to have beat this.

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    DAR_Travelbug
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    13 years ago

    Thanks for coming back to me Jill - I might get onto the fish oil - it can't hurt and if it helps blood pressure that's got to be a good thing.  All the best to you, kind regards from Deb xx

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    jillden
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    13 years ago

    Hi DAR Travelbug,  Joint pain and lethargy sure are side effects of Femara.  I have been taking Femara since February 2010 and still suffer these side effects.  I do take Fish Oil as well which I really started to lower my blood pressure but it has made a little difference to the pains, mainly in my legs and feet.  It is 4 years today since I was diagnosed and like you I will be feeling a little edgy when I reach my 5 year anniversary.  Best of luck in the future,    Jill  xx