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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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Thanks for the support. I am at peace with the decision and know that the time is right. There was always the worry until the mammagram and ultrasound was okay but the lump was always on my mind. I can't wait to have it over and done with now. I also have bilateral hydronephrosis and and waiting to have a stent put in so hoping that is done first as the swelling is terrible. <3 <3
- Thoughts with you Ruth. I'm all for turning the tables on breasts when they go feral. If they are trying to kill you, you get in first! You go girl! Xx
In reply to your post Bella, I have been on Arimidex for about 8 years or more. I have had side affects with it but was reluctant to go off it because I have the braca 2 gene. I saw the Surgeon on Monday and he recommended that I have a double masectomy which I am having in the next 3 Months. When I saw the Breast Nurse she told me that I should be having a bone density tests every 2 years which I wasn't told about before. I am so hoping and praying that I can stop taking Arimidex. The Surgeon said that there will be some breast tissue left but it is unlikely to cause any problems. I have a lump on my right Breast that has been a bit of a worry and as the Surgeon said it is harder to treat the second time. I am now ready to go ahead with the surgery.
Hi kim,
I know the feeling too as I also had a FNA and nothing showed and I did not have it removed .
At least you are having it checked and that can only be good . So cheer up and hope for the best. !!
When I had my FNA the radiologist told me that I better get used to having FNAs because it was very common,
for those of us that did not have a mastactomy ! I was not amused at the time but he was right .
Best of luck with your FNA
finita xxxxx
- Thanks to all for your support. News could have been worse
- Hi Kim I'm glad it was only tiny. Course it would've been better if it hadn't been there at all. You have exactly the right attitude. The doctor is doing the right thing. Keep us posted and stay positive. Hugs to you Kathleen xxxxxxx
- Well results showed lump was tiny so that is good. The surgeon has ordered a fine needle biopsy test to try to see what it is. So here we go again..been there done that..but at least it appears very small. Last time both the fine needle then core biopsy were negative but the surgeon still wasn't happy so took the lump out..the rest is history! Ahh well we do what we have to I guess.
- Well results showed lump was tiny so that is good. The surgeon has ordered a fine needle biopsy test to try to see what it is. So here we go again..been there done that..but at least it appears very small. Last time both the fine needle then core biopsy were negative but the surgeon still wasn't happy so took the lump out..the rest is history! Ahh well we do what we have to I guess.
- Well results showed lump was tiny so that is good. The surgeon has ordered a fine needle biopsy test to try to see what it is. So here we go again..been there done that..but at least it appears very small. Last time both the fine needle then core biopsy were negative but the surgeon still wasn't happy so took the lump out..the rest is history! Ahh well we do what we have to I guess.
- Hi Pollyanne and Finita, I know how you are feeling. I have. My check up early June and find myself very anxious before I attend the clinic. Last year the radiologist did the same thing. It took longer than usual and had to be re done twice. Of course, I imagined the worst possible outcome. Fortunately, my breast surgeon rings me the day she receives the results to ease my mind. It's easy for our loved ones to say don't worry about it until you know the results but we know that is easier said than done. Hang in there ladies, my prayers are with you for positive results. Sending love and hugs to all. Xxx
