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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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Thank you so much Pollyanne and yes, I will be doing as Kathleen suggested and will be talking it over with my oncologist . I am very happy for you spending beautiful and precious time outdoors in your motorhome ...as for the flies...don't forget the 'Aerogard !!! lol .
my love to you
Finita xxxxxx
Hi Kathleen, I hope that you are doing well . I am taking your advise and will be talking to my oncologist about it on the 30th of june when I will be having my other test done. Will stay in touch and thank you so much,
all my love
Finitaxxxxxx
My darling girl, what can I say, except that you are really pretty much full on with so mcuh and the double whammy really tops it . I really do wish you all the very best with your left kidney .and with your breasts surgery . As for having a colonoscopy done yearly, that is not so bad ...I had it done too and found to have diveticullum disease . Continue to feel positive among all the negatives and be strong . I wish you all the very best and may God give you all the necessary strength to see you throught it all .
my love to you
Finita xxxxxxx
Finita, I can not believe that they wouldn't do your gene test. I know the Government is tightening up on Health. I was sent there by the Hospital as I had just lost my Mum and other Family members. I was tested for Lynch Syndrome as I lost my Father and my Brother has Bowel cancer. I recieved the results on Wednesday and found out that I have this mutated gene as well as Braca 2. A double whammy. I was very upset to get the results because I thought I was fine. Now I have to have colonoscopies every 12 Months. On top of that I only have one Kidney functioning and there is a large cyst with hydronephrosis on my left Kidney. As well as seeing the Urologist and having tests, I am awaiting propalaptic surgery on my breasts. Thankfully, I have had my ovaries and uterus removed so that solves that problem. It has been very draining and I will be glad when it's all over but at least I am still here.
- Oops meant to put subject as BRACA not Brava. Damn spellcheck! :)
- Oops meant to put subject as BRACA not Brava. Damn spellcheck! :)
- Finita that is outrageous! It seems they are punishing you because your Mother was vigilant enough to catch the cancer early. I support what Kathleen says take it further and shake them up a bit. I will be watching to see how you go. I am parked up in my motorhome enjoying the great outdoors ( damn flies lol) but my thoughts and interest still are very much with you Ladies. Hugs and Kisses from Kim xx
- Finita that is outrageous! It seems they are punishing you because your Mother was vigilant enough to catch the cancer early. I support what Kathleen says take it further and shake them up a bit. I will be watching to see how you go. I am parked up in my motorhome enjoying the great outdoors ( damn flies lol) but my thoughts and interest still are very much with you Ladies. Hugs and Kisses from Kim xx
- Dear Finita I can't believe it! What a load of old socks!!! I'd be getting another opinion about your being denied the test, if I were you. Maybe a breast nurse, or one of your other other doctors? Maybe even an administrator from this site. I think it's definitely worth looking into. I don't think you should have been denied it, given your family history. Stick with your queries! Good luck-keep me posted! Love from Kathleen xxo
Hi Kim. Glad to hear your news and hope that you enjoy your break away.
