Arimidex, radiation and neuropathy
I was diagnosed with BC nearly three years ago and have been taking arimidex for nearly 2.5 years. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been experiencing PN which is starting to get worse with a sev...
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I've been on Arimidex for about 6 months now (after 6 months Exemestane and prior to that, 6 weeks on Letrozole.) Like you, I also had 4 weeks of radiation, but no chemo. My surgery was in Jan 2018.
A couple of months ago, I experienced what I can only describe as PN in my left leg/foot in particular - so much so that I thought I almost had 'dropsy' as my foot would just dangle after each step, tripping on the floor with each step. The foot/leg was also numb/tingling. I told my (locum) Onc about it & he set me up for an MRI on my sacrum/thoracic areas. All clear, tho I do have slight bulging discs & arthritis.
I was fearful that it could be mets.
My right foot has been incredibly sore in recent weeks - almost debilitating. I am taking oils & that has lessened the pain to 'reasonable'.
My left leg is appreciably 'weaker' than the right leg - with 'resistance tests' confirming this. This is ongoing, but the 'dropsy' in my walking gait has improved. Only time will tell if it improves.
I've been on Arimidex for about 6 months now (after 6 months Exemestane and prior to that, 6 weeks on Letrozole.) Like you, I also had 4 weeks of radiation, but no chemo. My surgery was in Jan 2018.
A couple of months ago, I experienced what I can only describe as PN in my left leg/foot in particular - so much so that I thought I almost had 'dropsy' as my foot would just dangle after each step, tripping on the floor with each step. The foot/leg was also numb/tingling. I told my (locum) Onc about it & he set me up for an MRI on my sacrum/thoracic areas. All clear, tho I do have slight bulging discs & arthritis.
I was fearful that it could be mets.
My right foot has been incredibly sore in recent weeks - almost debilitating. I am taking oils & that has lessened the pain to 'reasonable'.
My left leg is appreciably 'weaker' than the right leg - with 'resistance tests' confirming this. This is ongoing, but the 'dropsy' in my walking gait has improved. Only time will tell if it improves.