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Hi Jill, The bone density issues with femara concern me greatly, as I was already osteopenic before starting it. I was never great at exercising when younger, big mistake, and I have a light frame, so my starting spot is not great. I have however been taking caltrate and vitamin D for several years now, so hope my bone density won't drop too quickly. I have only been on this drug for 4 months, after 4 months on tamoxifen. Are you getting side effects from this drug? I thought I was missing out, but now I'm having a few. My hips and knees get stiff, so my first few steps after getting up are like that of an old lady, not a 53 year old. I also find it next to impossible to get up again if I crouch right down. Getting out of the car is also proving difficult, but not imposdible. Just also wondering about fingers, as mine have have become very stiff, especially first thing in the morning. I find it difficult to make a fist. There is no pain while my fingers are out stretched, but closing my fist feels weird. It feels like I am developing some trigger fingers, as they sort of click in segments when I close my fist in the morning. Sorry, I sound like a whinger as I re read this. My husband doesn't want to know , but doesn't like me to walk like an old lady. As if I would do that on purpose. He would like me to be over cancer now, and to get on with my life. I would like this too, but it isn't as easy as he thinks it is .Love Chris xx