Arimidex

I have been on Arimidex for about 4 months and am having aches and pains, also putting on weight, seems like the common thing, pity that drugs that help us have to have these side effects.It is good to read other peoples comments at least you know your not the only one with these problems.

 

Hello Pollyanne,

A lot of Women have complained about weight gain since taking Arimidex, including myself.  I have been on it for years and really have a struggle with my weight  I also get a lot of pain but blood tests taken recently show that I have a genetic form of arthritis.  The look of the Arimidex has changed since I first started taking it and I am not sure what the extra tablet is for but I take it every time.  There is a number to ring if you wanted to find out about it.

Hi Ellen,

I am so pleased that the krill oil works for you.  I had recent blood tests that show I have a genetic arthritic problem.  I take fish oil and will get  krill oil when they are finished.The Doctor wanted to give me cortisone and I refused.  I think the fish oil does help.

Ellen, I too take the Krill oil tablets as I have heard (and read on this site) that they help. I can't comment on whether they help or not as i am too scared to stop! :)

i look fwd to the side affects slowing down.

 

 

Yana,

I am pleased to report that my side affects have diminished greatly, now I can't determine whether they are from the drugs or if I am doing too much and that creates the aches and pains, old age.

I am vigilant in taking krill oil tablets and take one in the morning and another in the evening and wouldn't be without them as this regime is what keeps the aches and pains away I am sure, as when something happens and I can't or don't take them, they are back.

For what its worth the krill oil works for me.

Good luck

Ellen

Hello Ladies.

This is my first time writing in this blog. I was diagnosed with BC in July last year and had subsequent masectomy. I was lucky to not have to have chemo but did have radiation. the cancer had not spread into the lymph nodes. I feel very lucky to have escaped anything more sinister. I have been prescribed Arimidex for 5 yrs. I am finding that the aching in my legs, (mainly knees) feet and hands is getting worse and worse. I am relatively fit and try to keep as active as possible. I have found that I am increasing in weight for the first time in my life which is upsetting so I am constantly trying to watch what I eat. I was wondering if anyone knows whether when we stop the medication the aches and pains go or whether they will stay? Also I am mystifyed about the 'extra' tablet in the blister pack. It says to take it at the end of the cycle. Is this each time? What is it and why take it?

Hello Yana,

I am glad that your sore throat is better.  I know what you mean, so many different syptoms occur that you wonder if is the Arimidex or not.  I am also having trouble with insomnia.  I would just love to get a good night's sleep without having to go to the toilet a few times a night and just being able to sleep instead of tossing and turning all night.  I am so tired during the day that it is hard to think clearly.

Hi Ruth and Kathleen

thanks for answering so quickly. My sore throat has become better, maybe it was just that - a sore throat - and had nothing to do with Arimidex. But you wonder when you hear about all the SEs. The worst at the moment are the hot flushes or better the one big hot flush, because it feels as if I am constantly hot and sweaty. I used to get that in the first 2 years of menopause and it was the reason why I went on HRT. But this is obviously not possible now. Aches and pains are not too bad, I have been going to Aquarobic classes 2-3 times a week all through chemo and most of radiation and now I find it definitely helps with the stiffness. 

Insomnia is another one, my sleep is quite light at the best of times and now I find I can't go back to sleep once I wake up. I had to get up and watch some TV or read a few nights now. Eventually I went back to bed for a couple of hours. Thankfully I'm not working any more and it doesn't matter much if I'm tired during the day. But it is not the best feeling. Any bright ideas on the sweating and insomnia? Any experience with melatonin? 

But we are still here and can enjoy our families and friends on our good days.  I have a friend who has secondary BC in her sternum and is on palliative Chemo, it teaches me to be grateful for every good day. And it's definitely good to be able to share in this forum.

Take care.

Yana

 

 

 

 

DearRuth

Thanks foryour message.Iam a firm believer  that humity levels and  air pressure have lots of different and sometimes painfull effects on joints. And I can also relate to the insomnia. It frustrates me that I then nod off halfway through the following morning!

I too have been thinking aboutwork, and there's a tempting switchboard/admin job, only 11hrs per fortnight,which I reckon I could handle.I'll give an applicationa go.

Take care

love from Kathleen x

DearRuth

Thanks foryour message.Iam a firm believer  that humity levels and  air pressure have lots of different and sometimes painfull effects on joints. And I can also relate to the insomnia. It frustrates me that I then nod off halfway through the following morning!

I too have been thinking aboutwork, and there's a tempting switchboard/admin job, only 11hrs per fortnight,which I reckon I could handle.I'll give an applicationa go.

Take care

love from Kathleen x