Letrozole
I started the letrozole tablets today. I was told they could make me nauseous for a few days and they were not wrong to the point where I spent the morning vomiting! So not happy about that. I feel a...
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@MayII have been on Letrozole 2 years 3 months after lumpectomy and radiotherapy for ILC. For most of this time I have walked daily for an hour which I believe has helped a lot.
I have never been keen on exercise but was also very worried about hormone therapy.It was not easy as I had aches in my legs and lower back but found once I got going mostly I could walk through it.I walked regardless of the weather and I live in the Hills but felt it was my best shot.I got my kids to put music on my phone , bought a runners band and earplugs to tune out from exercise and focussed on the music .Gradually it became easier and I looked forward to it as it also helped with my emotional health given me time out from a busy family life and time to think about things.
My oncologist recommended I take Krill oil tablets daily - I have no idea if they worked but still take them.They are a blood thinner I discovered and needed to be off them prior to some minor unrelated surgeries.
I would urge good shoes as paramount. I wear ASIC sneakers. I’ve recently come back from a lengthy trip where much lengthy walking was done on hard surfaces in not the best footwear and have had a few problems with my heels.Touch wood I think things are improving by having a rest , buying orthotics from a supermarket ( around $20) and have discovered the sublime joy of Birkenstock Arizona sandals which are recommended for spurs and other related foot issues.( mind you I think my feet look like they belong in a convent)
Please note I have not had chemotherapy and from mycasual observation from being on the blog 2 years it seems that those who have had chemotherapy may have a tougher time adapting physically to hormone therapy as possibly the chemo drugs knock around bone/ muscle.Also many years post menopausal - am now 65 - so hormone therapy that prevents oestrogen being created from my fat cells may be less of a shock as my oestrogen levels have been low for many years and all the menopausal side effects I went through 20 years ago ie I’m used to it.
I hope something of the above helps.I’d say touch wood I’m doing ok and my body adapted after 6 months or so - I have been lucky I guess.
I have never been keen on exercise but was also very worried about hormone therapy.It was not easy as I had aches in my legs and lower back but found once I got going mostly I could walk through it.I walked regardless of the weather and I live in the Hills but felt it was my best shot.I got my kids to put music on my phone , bought a runners band and earplugs to tune out from exercise and focussed on the music .Gradually it became easier and I looked forward to it as it also helped with my emotional health given me time out from a busy family life and time to think about things.
My oncologist recommended I take Krill oil tablets daily - I have no idea if they worked but still take them.They are a blood thinner I discovered and needed to be off them prior to some minor unrelated surgeries.
I would urge good shoes as paramount. I wear ASIC sneakers. I’ve recently come back from a lengthy trip where much lengthy walking was done on hard surfaces in not the best footwear and have had a few problems with my heels.Touch wood I think things are improving by having a rest , buying orthotics from a supermarket ( around $20) and have discovered the sublime joy of Birkenstock Arizona sandals which are recommended for spurs and other related foot issues.( mind you I think my feet look like they belong in a convent)
Please note I have not had chemotherapy and from mycasual observation from being on the blog 2 years it seems that those who have had chemotherapy may have a tougher time adapting physically to hormone therapy as possibly the chemo drugs knock around bone/ muscle.Also many years post menopausal - am now 65 - so hormone therapy that prevents oestrogen being created from my fat cells may be less of a shock as my oestrogen levels have been low for many years and all the menopausal side effects I went through 20 years ago ie I’m used to it.
I hope something of the above helps.I’d say touch wood I’m doing ok and my body adapted after 6 months or so - I have been lucky I guess.