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Gerbera67
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11 years ago

Zoladex injection side effects

Hi.  I am just wondering if there is anyone out there like me?  I have travelled the Breast Cancer journey for over 12 months now having a Mastectomy for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in March last year.  I had one lymph node involved and had Chemotherapy and Radiation.  This week I had a full Hysterectomy as risk reduction surgery.  My current medication prior to surgery was Aromasin daily tablets and Zoladex monthly injections.  These were to stop my body producing Oestrogen.  I will no longer need the injections due to the hysterectomy.

My understanding is that the Aromasin & Zoladex combination is a fairly new treatment.  They stop my body from producing Oestrogen which fed my Breast Cancer.  I suffer really badly with muscle and joint pain as a side effect of the drugs.  One Dr suggested I go on to either Krill Oil, Fish Oil or Evening Primrose Oil as they can relieve muscle and joint pain.  I chose to go on Evening Primrose Oil and it has relieved it to some extent and I am thankful for that.

I was wondering if anyone else has suffered like this?  Can anyone suggest other treatments?  I am looking into anti inflammatory diets but don't know if this will help any.  I just think that there must be more people out there like me with a similar story?  Hoping to hear from someone.

DonnaZoladex, 

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