Ady
10 years agoMember
Arimidex
Hi Breast Cancer Friends
I have been on Arimidex for about five months now and I really don't like all the side effects that go with it. I get heaps of hot flushes, ache all over, weight gain and v...
Hi San-Dee
Thanks for your reply. Oh my hot flushes were definitely not as bad as yours. When it was cold I took my cardigan off and on all day but only had a few at night. I take it at 7pm (set my alarm on phone!) but may take it later to see how that goes. I have never had pins and needles. Yes my mouth gets dry but not too bad but do drink a bit through the night. It is 4 1/2 months since I have finished radiation. It sure knocks you around and I was very tired to start. Still get tired but not as much. You should try and do a little exercise even though you are tired. Just a walk around the house or yard. I go to exercise classes twice a week for an hour a time. Today we do boxing and I always feel great afterwards! These tablets also increase your weight so I am trying my hardest to not eat as much and replacing sugar for honey if needed. Holidays overseas at Christmas so want to be a bit lighter. Tumeric is very good for the aches. I drink a cup of Tumeric Chai tea every morning. Coconut oil for down below too is good and natural. Yes I will see after a few weeks how I am after changing tablets to night time and then decide if not better to go back to Oncologist. Watch this space. Good luck with yours :-)
Ady