Fibromyalgia and Aromatase Inhibitors

Sorry that you've  had such a crap experience.  I have had Fibromyalgia  for several years which has worsened over the past 3. I've  had spinal decompression  surgery when an MRI revealed a pretty disastrous failure in my L3/4 and L4/5. I have struggled with pain and stiffness, but was able to power on with Paracetamol. After  being diagnosed with IDC & DCIS in April this year, I was prescribed  Letrozole then had a lumpectomy, then a Revision and 5 weeks later a L mastectomy. I have mostly recovered from the surgeries,  I really need and want to regain fitness, strength and flexibility, but I sometimes am severely  restricted due to joint and muscle pain and stiffness. Oncologist suggested wrapping to Tamoxifen, but I am reluctant to swap one set of side effects for another. The Letrozole  was clearly effective  in slowing cell growth, seen in post surgical biopsies, so I can tolerate the sweats, dry skin etc. once I have better pain relief, which I'm  currently seeking. 

After listening to the segment on Fibromyalgia  on the recent Health Report on ABC Radio National,  I'm reassured that research is being conducted  in its cause and treatment, early days yet. At nearly 80, I might not see its development, but actual recognition of the  condition is a start.

Gardening ( mostly vegies) is my daily therapy and I plan to be back riding my horse once fibro symptoms are  under  control. 😁