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Letrozole aches and pains
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone else has experienced additional pains that came on after starting Letrozole and keep getting worse? I am 10 weeks in on this and my oncologist is suggesting suspendi...
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Hi @DiBee, I have been taking Femara for 5 months & have all sorts of pain. Very stiff hands, shoulders, back pain & aching hips which started 2 months after. I wake a lot in the night uncomfortable with the stiffness in hands & shoulders. I love jogging but have found this aggravates my back. I also walk, do yoga & pump classes. I have regular massages which help & acupuncture. Seeing surgeon this week who will probably suggest a bone scan to make sure nothing else is going on. I have heard that sometimes it takes a while for the body to adjust. My pain is not bad enough to take anything, it is just annoying. I hope you find some relief.