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Hi Chris,   I am sorry but i found your comments so amusing.  My husband came to see what i was laughing about.  What you describe with the stiffness, getting up and down, in and out of the car, the trigger fingers, etc is exactly what i am experiencing too.  My trigger fingers are my middle fingers next to peter pointer, first thing in the morning.  When i first started Femara in February 2010, I found the first few steps in the morning very painful but that has improved over time.  I am still stiff when i first hop up but have been walking first thing in the morning for 30 minutes and that seems to have alleviated the stiffness during the day.  I must say i feel much better when i am on my feet rather than sitting around.  Bone density!!  I had a test before starting and i was told i had the bones of a young adult.  Now 18 months on i take caltrate to try to avoid osteoporosis.  My Mum is 85 and has good bones!!  Definately the Femara has done this and it is a side effect but i am hoping to halt the decline with the caltrate.  My D levels are ok (at present!!)  My GP says I may be able to regain a little with exercise and caltrate.  Another test in 2 years, by that time i will only have about 6 months left on Femara.    Take care,   Jill   xx