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Mez_BCNA
Community Manager
2 years ago

Exemestane Side Effects

Moderator moved @Luce64 post from 'Activity' section to 'Tests, treatments and side effects':
Hi, I am on Exemestane since almost 5 months. Joint pains at night gets to me.
Are there some natural remedies I could try out? 
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  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    2 years ago
    Taking it every other day would be better than giving it up totally - but I'd suggest putting it past your onc first. ;)    

    Having said that ... I am FAMOUS for forgetting to take my meds - and often end up taking them every 2nd day ;) and am still here!  :)  

    Definitely look into the Cannabis Oil, as I find it definitely takes the edge off the aches & pains

    take care


  • Luce64's avatar
    Luce64
    Member
    2 years ago
    Thank you very much @arpie, I live in WA. Good to know regarding the cannabis oil. I will look into it. 
    Also read a study regarding taking  Exemestane only 3 times/week with almost the same effect than taking it daily. So giving that a go at present.  Here the link https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/reduced-dose-exemestane-noninferior-standard-daily-dose-postmenopausal-women-early-er
  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @Luce64 ... where abouts are you located?  

    Heated Wheat Bags may give some localised relief - I tried Curcumin Powder some time back, with mixed results.   Some find that Krill Oil may help ..... 

    I've been taking some Medicinal Cannabis Oil inthe last few years & find that it takes the 'edge' off the pain ... and also helps me sleep.  If you live in Canberra - you can legally grow 2 Cannabis Plants & you could make your own oil ... (plenty of info on Youtube) otherwise, you can contact online medical practitioners who will do a telehealth call to discuss your issues (some bulk bill) & then you just need to pay for the oil ..... (which, by the way, is a HERB! ;) )

    Ask your Onc about it too .... Good luck