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Letrozole - Year 2
I'm six weeks into my second year of Letrozole. The good news is my hands have remained better since I took a one month break after six months. They still hurt, both bone and joint pain, especially wi...
With my oncologist's blessing I have just commenced a two month drug holiday. No Letrozole until March 1st!
I was going to start this break in December but because of the QUE drug trial I had to wait.
Last time I took a break it took two weeks for the hand and ankle pain to disappear. The hand pain was never as bad again, but this time I have considerably more foot and leg pain, and elbow and arm pain. I am fascinated to see what resolves, when and how much. It's only the third day, but already I am no longer having the raging thirst for the first six hours after taking the little beige pill.
I'm also very interested to see if my mood lifts, my sleep improves and if the hot flushes abate. I think Letrozole is permitting my depression to continue. It's just not me to feel the way I do. My psychologist thinks it's possible I'll have to stay on an antidepressant for as long as I'm on the AI.
Don't get me wrong, I willingly take Letrozole for the benefit it gives me. But as we know, it's a bloody difficult drug to live with, so a break is very welcome. Stay safe everyone. K xox
I was going to start this break in December but because of the QUE drug trial I had to wait.
Last time I took a break it took two weeks for the hand and ankle pain to disappear. The hand pain was never as bad again, but this time I have considerably more foot and leg pain, and elbow and arm pain. I am fascinated to see what resolves, when and how much. It's only the third day, but already I am no longer having the raging thirst for the first six hours after taking the little beige pill.
I'm also very interested to see if my mood lifts, my sleep improves and if the hot flushes abate. I think Letrozole is permitting my depression to continue. It's just not me to feel the way I do. My psychologist thinks it's possible I'll have to stay on an antidepressant for as long as I'm on the AI.
Don't get me wrong, I willingly take Letrozole for the benefit it gives me. But as we know, it's a bloody difficult drug to live with, so a break is very welcome. Stay safe everyone. K xox