After a break, Letrozole, continued...
Drug holiday over, today I started taking Letrozole again. At night this time. Don't know that it will make any difference but worth a try. If/when (she said optimistically) the side effects return...
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It isn't fair!!! But who said life is. I'm just pissed off at having drawn a shortish straw. I've now become one of the mums who sits on the sidelines and watches. I don't get out of the car to open the gate because it takes me so long - the kids can do it so much quicker. I stand up and hobble around like a Japanese woman with bound feet for about 5 minutes before the stiffness and pain settle. I sit with wheat bags on my legs and feet in the evening to try to stop the throbbing. I can't open jars or windows. I can't push myself up from laying down or squatting. My knuckles are thickening with arthritis after just 6 months. And I know that I'm one of those who is dealing with this relatively well. My onc sympathises and understands but he can only do what he can do. He's willing to try different things to help but he's also very honest about what is possible. He has suggested sending me to a rheumatoid specialist if glucosamine doesn't provide any relief. Apparently, they have more tricks up their sleeves. But I don't want to see any more doctors!!! Needs must, I guess.
I'm hopeful that, given I'm at the 6 month mark (today), my symptoms won't get too much worse but I know that age and the sudden impact of arthritis are going to play into that.
Hearing that other people are going through this is helpful (although I'd much rather you all weren't).
I'm hopeful that, given I'm at the 6 month mark (today), my symptoms won't get too much worse but I know that age and the sudden impact of arthritis are going to play into that.
Hearing that other people are going through this is helpful (although I'd much rather you all weren't).