Letrozole Ladies
Hi all, I have been on Letrozole for 7 weeks now. I am finding the side effects a little rough such as constant fatigue, some nausea, bone pain and upset tummy. What are others experience with this me...
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Just re-kicking this one, ladies ..... I started Letrozole just under 2 weeks ago - and think I am also starting to get more aches & pains already - almost a 'heavy feeling' all over - shoulders, hips. How quickly did it 'set in' for you after starting the tabs?
I thought I was originally going on Tamoxifen (as it was the only one mentioned from Day 1 by both my surgeon and Rad Onc) so was surprised when it changed to Letrozole on my first meeting with my Onc 2 weeks ago!
Any idea why Letrozole would be more beneficial than Tamoxifen? I am 65 & had 10 years of menopause from age 45 - 55. No Kids.
My hands have extreme arthritis already, so they are very painful already - I can't pick up or hold anything heavy without using both hands .... so already couldn't open jars or drink bottles etc ....
BUT ... I am planning on sticking with my Kayak Fishing (in a Hobie Pedal Kayak) that involves a cast of thousands ..... and also my uke group - which SHOULD keep me fairly 'subtle' (I hope!) Cos I HATE WALKING & I couldn't run round the block to save my life! (I trip on the pattern of the carpet as it is already! LOL)
Onwards & upwards - I hope you are all feeling good & gettin' thru all this shit without too much hassle!! xx
I thought I was originally going on Tamoxifen (as it was the only one mentioned from Day 1 by both my surgeon and Rad Onc) so was surprised when it changed to Letrozole on my first meeting with my Onc 2 weeks ago!
Any idea why Letrozole would be more beneficial than Tamoxifen? I am 65 & had 10 years of menopause from age 45 - 55. No Kids.
My hands have extreme arthritis already, so they are very painful already - I can't pick up or hold anything heavy without using both hands .... so already couldn't open jars or drink bottles etc ....
BUT ... I am planning on sticking with my Kayak Fishing (in a Hobie Pedal Kayak) that involves a cast of thousands ..... and also my uke group - which SHOULD keep me fairly 'subtle' (I hope!) Cos I HATE WALKING & I couldn't run round the block to save my life! (I trip on the pattern of the carpet as it is already! LOL)
Onwards & upwards - I hope you are all feeling good & gettin' thru all this shit without too much hassle!! xx