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DiBee
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8 years ago

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 suspending the meds or swapping to something else if this is still happening in another month's time but says this may not help. I'm also getting bad fatigue along with burning sensations for days after exercise far worse than when I finished chemo and radio. Ii get pain everywhere but seems to be worse in my hands in the veins and in my hip bones. Looking for a good night's sleep and getting back into exercise properly. Any ideas or suggestions?
Cheers, Di

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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. 
  • Hi Dibee  sustained repetitive exercise with letrozole does affect muscle for me so only gentle exercise walking ok but not running
    If you had chemo also affects muscle and joints  some see an execrise psyciologist for assistance
    We have to adapt to gentle movement yoga and swimming 
    All best bright