Fibromyalgia and Aromatase Inhibitors
Hey Everyone!
I've been on Arimidex for about 14 months now and side effects have been quite debilitating in terms of joint, muscle pain. I came off as recommended for 6 weeks and kept a diary for my Oncologist, I am yet due to see him but the symptoms reduced dramatically. I know there are alot of women who suffer side effects and there are some women who also suffer NONE!
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 14 years ago, as the years went on I forgot all about it and got on with life, lets face it who has time for it right?? My Medical Team said I suffered so badly through chemo due to Fibromyalgia and that for some reason it affects sufferers badly. I didnt think about it as I said I forgot all about it, it doesnt rule my life and I put up with pain.
The other alarming thing that has come to light is and why I want to share this is, if you have FIBROMYALGIA any Aromatase Inhibitors such as Arimidex actually make the pain worse.
I thought it worth mentioning to anyone else out there who has this and if you are suffering on medication this is most likely why. The answer??? I honestly don't know but will talk to my Oncologist, I know Magnesium is important with Vit D. but since going back on Arimidex the past 2 weeks have been horrific in terms of pain...and finally I worked it out.
Melinda xo
I've been on Arimidex for about 14 months now and side effects have been quite debilitating in terms of joint, muscle pain. I came off as recommended for 6 weeks and kept a diary for my Oncologist, I am yet due to see him but the symptoms reduced dramatically. I know there are alot of women who suffer side effects and there are some women who also suffer NONE!
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 14 years ago, as the years went on I forgot all about it and got on with life, lets face it who has time for it right?? My Medical Team said I suffered so badly through chemo due to Fibromyalgia and that for some reason it affects sufferers badly. I didnt think about it as I said I forgot all about it, it doesnt rule my life and I put up with pain.
The other alarming thing that has come to light is and why I want to share this is, if you have FIBROMYALGIA any Aromatase Inhibitors such as Arimidex actually make the pain worse.
I thought it worth mentioning to anyone else out there who has this and if you are suffering on medication this is most likely why. The answer??? I honestly don't know but will talk to my Oncologist, I know Magnesium is important with Vit D. but since going back on Arimidex the past 2 weeks have been horrific in terms of pain...and finally I worked it out.
Melinda xo
