Exemestane and Joint/Muscle/Tendon Pain
I know this subject has probably been done over and over but I am interested in finding out if anyone has had success with controlling severe pain caused by aromatase inhibitors. I have had endomet...
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I have quite high levels of pain from Letrozole. I see an osteopath every fortnight, get as many remedial massages as I can afford, do yoga and pilates, apply heat, take magnesium flakes baths, panadol osteo to take the edge off, and occasionally treat myself to a Targin. That knocks off most of the pain but never the ankle pain which is constant and bad.
I actually discussed pain medication with my GP last week, asking if there is something I could take all the time. However unfortunately the answer was no. They're either not good for you (anything with codeine), addictive, and/or less efficacious the more you take them. Tramadol is a no no for me because it doesn't mix well with the antidepressant I'm on. My GP is happy for me to treat myself to the occasional Targin, and my oncologist is happy for me to have a two month break from the AI after each 12 months of taking it. Nothing seems to make the remotest bit of difference to the stiffness and the hobbling. Best of luck, K xox
I actually discussed pain medication with my GP last week, asking if there is something I could take all the time. However unfortunately the answer was no. They're either not good for you (anything with codeine), addictive, and/or less efficacious the more you take them. Tramadol is a no no for me because it doesn't mix well with the antidepressant I'm on. My GP is happy for me to treat myself to the occasional Targin, and my oncologist is happy for me to have a two month break from the AI after each 12 months of taking it. Nothing seems to make the remotest bit of difference to the stiffness and the hobbling. Best of luck, K xox