Arimidex - first 6 months
I was terrified of this drug and the side effects and I even posted on here looking for support and info back in Jan. (The tone police intervened and I have stayed away from this site since because I ...
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Hi @Jwrenn
i was similarly so keen to know what would happen as soon as I took it. And nothing did change (eg joint and muscle pain) from Day 1 and I am so fortunate knowing that debilitating pain can happen.
i was similarly so keen to know what would happen as soon as I took it. And nothing did change (eg joint and muscle pain) from Day 1 and I am so fortunate knowing that debilitating pain can happen.
The overwhelming aloneness I felt and lack of direct information from my oncologist esp about AI, (very dismissive) led me to panic.
The day before I started the tablets, I bought a small diary to write daily symptoms/side effects down have but never had cause to write in it.
I even changed our home renovation and furniture choices as a result of my fears. (Home Renovating with cancer is a another story.) While I don’t need the shower design and level floors and auto moving furniture now, maybe I will in years to come but prob wasn’t needed just yet! 🤷♀️🤑🤪
(I hope you stay well and confident, and your oncologist warms up💁♀️)
(I hope you stay well and confident, and your oncologist warms up💁♀️)