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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@MichelleGS I am so pleased you raised your issue with daily pain. I have recently obtained a second opinion from a medical oncologist regarding the side effects of Arimidex. I have been able to find ways of managing some side effects but the pain in my legs and feet and constant tiredness have been very difficult. My GP gave me copies of the letters my previous medical onc. had sent after my last visit to her. I found that she had not mentioned the pains I had been having and described the fatigue as mild. I was not happy! My new medical onc. has listened and taken on board what I have told her. Am taking a 3 week break from Arimidex then trying another AI called Aromasin. If my body does not like that then it will be Tamoxafen.
Your question as to what to try for the pains I began a few weeks ago to increase my water intake which I think is assisting though as I am on a break I cannot be absolutely sure. My reasoning is this. Just as decreasing estrogen dries the skin, mouth and vagina it also dries the inside of our bodies. This is particularly so in the fascia, which is a really important organ in our body. My GP, who had breast cancer, told me about this. I researched the fascia on the internet and found it an eyeopener. I had previously been slightly aware of it in yoga classes where we did prolonged stretches with slow movements to stretch and rid the fascia of toxins. Our teacher advised us to drink plenty of water the day after these sessions to assist the fascia in flushing out toxins and dead cells.
We moisturise our skin with oils. I use Replens for vaginal dryness. To moisturise my fascia I drink extra water each day. I am considering going back to yoga (had to stop because of shoulder arthritis) if I can find a class which works on the fascia.
It will not take away the problem but it may be another tool in the arsenal.
Shout out to @kmakm I saw you on the podcast and my heart was uplifted to hear you tell your story and to know that others have the same issues.
Your question as to what to try for the pains I began a few weeks ago to increase my water intake which I think is assisting though as I am on a break I cannot be absolutely sure. My reasoning is this. Just as decreasing estrogen dries the skin, mouth and vagina it also dries the inside of our bodies. This is particularly so in the fascia, which is a really important organ in our body. My GP, who had breast cancer, told me about this. I researched the fascia on the internet and found it an eyeopener. I had previously been slightly aware of it in yoga classes where we did prolonged stretches with slow movements to stretch and rid the fascia of toxins. Our teacher advised us to drink plenty of water the day after these sessions to assist the fascia in flushing out toxins and dead cells.
We moisturise our skin with oils. I use Replens for vaginal dryness. To moisturise my fascia I drink extra water each day. I am considering going back to yoga (had to stop because of shoulder arthritis) if I can find a class which works on the fascia.
It will not take away the problem but it may be another tool in the arsenal.
Shout out to @kmakm I saw you on the podcast and my heart was uplifted to hear you tell your story and to know that others have the same issues.