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Silvergirl
5 years agoMember
Hormone therapy struggling in 4th year
Ive been taking Aromasin for just over 4 years along with medication to help me sleep and for depression and magnified anxiety. I have back ache, stiff joints, hot flushes and struggle to think strai...
arpie
4 years agoMember
@FionaM. Welcome to the group - the club that no-one really wants to join! Tell us a bit more about yourself - what you had done & what treatment you've received so far ..... BC type? chemo? Rads? General area where you live (you can add it to your profile) so we may be able to point you to health professionals in the area xx
Are you able to discuss your concerns with your Onc - see if you can have a break or try a different AI?
No-one likes taking unnecessary meds .... but when they contribute to longevity .... we sort of put up with it! I have been known to take the 'magic oil' to help me sleep & take the edge off the meds induced pain .... and it really does help - so see if you can chat to a Dr about this.
All the best for your Mammogram - it can be a bit daunting - as it sort of 'relives' the initial MG ....
take care xx
Are you able to discuss your concerns with your Onc - see if you can have a break or try a different AI?
No-one likes taking unnecessary meds .... but when they contribute to longevity .... we sort of put up with it! I have been known to take the 'magic oil' to help me sleep & take the edge off the meds induced pain .... and it really does help - so see if you can chat to a Dr about this.
All the best for your Mammogram - it can be a bit daunting - as it sort of 'relives' the initial MG ....
take care xx