Arimidex - how to lessen the side effects?
I wish I had found this forum earlier - so much strength out there with all you wonderful women on the same journey. When I was diagnosed I knew nothing about breast cancer. What an unwelcome learni...
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Hi Jane,
I concur with Rowdy sorry, Ive been on Arimidex 9 months and I suffer shocking joint pain, it doesnt help I don't think as its coupled with Chemo side effects and my Oncologist doesnt know which is which hmmm....I also have taken Panadol Osteo since last year through Chemo and cannot go a day without it. I also take Vit D daily and Vit C. Unfortunately Chemo, early menopause and Arimidex weakened my bones, I now have Osteoporosis in my spine, so 2 prolia injections a year. Not sure why but I had a recurrence and have to have a mastectomy with Diep flap recon, so no nipple sparing and no implant, I guess they figure get rid of every part of that breast. I also had a small tumor, and clear lymph nodes ER+ only..so am guessing as its a recurrence in 4yrs.
Im actually finding the feet/leg pain horrendous and am now at the point of having to stop working for a while 9 months on after chemo. It sucks!!!! Im cancer free but want my life back...
Hugs Melinda
I concur with Rowdy sorry, Ive been on Arimidex 9 months and I suffer shocking joint pain, it doesnt help I don't think as its coupled with Chemo side effects and my Oncologist doesnt know which is which hmmm....I also have taken Panadol Osteo since last year through Chemo and cannot go a day without it. I also take Vit D daily and Vit C. Unfortunately Chemo, early menopause and Arimidex weakened my bones, I now have Osteoporosis in my spine, so 2 prolia injections a year. Not sure why but I had a recurrence and have to have a mastectomy with Diep flap recon, so no nipple sparing and no implant, I guess they figure get rid of every part of that breast. I also had a small tumor, and clear lymph nodes ER+ only..so am guessing as its a recurrence in 4yrs.
Im actually finding the feet/leg pain horrendous and am now at the point of having to stop working for a while 9 months on after chemo. It sucks!!!! Im cancer free but want my life back...
Hugs Melinda