Tamoxifen to Anastrazole
Hi All
I was 47 years old and pre-menopausal at diagnosis, but chemo caused menopause. I have been on Tamoxifen for approx. 18 months. I've had some of the expected side effects, but also some po...
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Hi Suki
I'm on Letrozole and Goserelin injections as I wad pre menopausal when I was diagnosed. I initially felt very stiff and had muscle aches, not severe, but definitely very noticeable, particularly if I was sitting down for ling periods of time, and I felt very creaky until I got moving.
I noticed that over time it settled down a lot and 18 months in its now pretty mild and stretching and keeping active with walking and aqua aerobics really helps.
I feel like the worse symptoms were caused by the rapid loss of oestrogen and now my body has adapted to living without it.
I'm waiting for a hysterectomy and ovary removal so I won't need the Goserelin, and I wonder if that will make any difference.
Thanks for your reply Katie46
You are correct - I probably didn't give the Anastrazole enough time. I too had menopause symptoms from the rapid loss of oestrogen - I'm glad to hear your body has adapted and I feel like mine is too. Exercise definitely helps!
If I get any further uterine symptoms from the Tamoxifen, I'll probably have a hysterectomy also. Hope all goes well for yours.