I started on Arimidex, after 2 months the joint pain along with many more symptoms was just too much to handle. My surgeon advised me that no medication would not be advisable, so I have now been on Tamoxifen for 4 months, I struggle with fatigue, hot flushes, cramping, headaches, nauseous & fluid retention. It was comforting reading your posts & to know that others are feeling the same. 5 years is a long time & honestly no I prefer not to take it!
I am hoping that the longer I take it my body will accept it & the symptoms subside.