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Arimidex
I have been reading through the blogs about Arimidex and found them very interesting. I have been on Arimidex for 6 months and up until 4 weeks ago, "side affects free" - until now that is.
I now have what appears to be the usual aches and pains in the legs and numbness in the hands, tiredness and headaches, so I guess I didn't escape at all I am just like all my other Arimidex sisters.
I will have to mention this to my oc next visit, but as so many others have said before at least I am here reading the experiences of others. It does help.
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I am seeing my osteopath, she really helps with some of the joint aches and pains just by loosening me up. I take Panadol osteo every day, sometimes twice , if the pain is really screamng. I once thought that I would never be able to manage living with chronic pain, and now I am. Funny what you can get used to.
I guess you can put up with anything if it has the potential to save your life.
magicmum
Hi Ruth
I'm going well thanks, jusr dealing with chronic pain. But it doesn't stop me every day so I'm fortunate. I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves being single. We can do so much when, how and where we choose.
Thanks for your suggestions. Will take on board. I have stomach problems too. It prevents us from taking so many meds.
Take care-hugs
Love from
Kathleen xx
Hi Kathleen ,
I am so happy for you that all is stable, I was thinking about you last night and all day today and praying . I hope that the new painkillers will help you with your pain.
I forgot to mention that I also have upper back vertebrae fractures due to osteoporosis which it doesn't help my pains either , but I can only take panadol-osteo because I have issues with the lining in my stomach .
take care
finita xxxx
there is no difference its just a generic I think, same load of side effects..........
- Great news Kathleen! Hugs back! Kim xx
- Hi Kim Thanks for your lovely words. It is great to have so many friends on here with whom we can share our various experiences, side effects and daily happenings. Good news from scans-the mets in my back is stable-hasn't grown and hasn't spread, so that's great. They can't really explain the pain, other than its there, & probably weakening bones & muscles around it. At least they've changed my painkillers, which are working well. Hugs to you Kathleen xx
- Hi Nola, lovely to see you on here again. I don't post much either. You're not a hypochondriac - I was having pain in the area where my mets is in my back, & they sent me off for scans. Thankfully it's remained stable & I'm on stronger pain killers. I can relate to the depression. I'm sure your counsellor will help. I went to lots of sessions last year-it helped me immensely. It is difficult to be positive all the time. Nothing wrong with venting on here-good for the soul, & helps the rest of us put into perspective all of of worries. Hugs to you Kathleen xxxxx
- Thank you. Sorry it was such a negative post. Have just booked myself in for a facial. I'm sure my sad face will smile after that!
- Hi all. It's turned out that the mets in my back still remains stable, it hasn't grown or spread, which is really good news. So the constant pain must just be an accepted thing. Anyway, I'm very relieved, & the oncologist has tried me on some different meds, which help a lot. Thank you all for your support and comments. Thanks Finita for your lovely reply. It's great when we find out we're not alone with all our various little quibbles about drugs and side effects etc. best wishes to you all xxxxx Love and hugs Kathleen b
Hello Nola. Great to hear from you. Don't feel bad about how you feel. It is good to be able to express yourself here. It's nearly 14 years for me and I still have bad days and worry about the cancer coming back. I also have keloid scarring which isn't too attractive and I struggle with weight issues. I suffer from chronic urticuria and having to go on prednisone regularly doesn't help with my weight either. It's good to know that we understand the problems and can post on here to vent our feelings. I am so glad that we can get together and discuss what we are going through and understand each other's concerns. Unless you've walked the road, it is difficult for people to understand and although I have many Friends, it is only on here that I can express my innermost thoughts and concerns. I hope that you are feeling a bit better and keep posting. Love you Sister xx
