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Anastrozole and zoladex
Hi everyone. Seeking advice from anyone in similar situation. I started Anastrozole about April and so far so good. My oncologist suggested this treatment as my hormone levels indicated I was in post menopausal. I wasn’t really sure about this as just turned 50 and had no real symptoms however I have had a mirena for 10…
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Anastrozole and osteopenia
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Maybe try Starting AIs slowly 'over time' to see if the side effects aren't as savage?
I am now 71 and have been on AIs for 6 years, with varying side effects (specially on Letrozole when I first started.) I will completely stop taking them next year - but in the mean time, I am slowly 'weaning myself' off them just now .... (hehe, to be totally honest, I forget to take them most of the time! LOL) My theory…
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Arimidex (Anastrozole) - Sleeping better!
Moderator moved @swerks comment to new discussion post in Newly Diagnosed: swerks Member Posts: 1 ✭May 1 My Oncologist put me on Arimidex (Anastrozole). I too was super anxious and scared, especially with the 4 page side effects handout that came with the script. 8 months later, nothing! And added bonus, I’m sleeping so…
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Anastrazole side effects
Moderator moved @Sinko post to own discussion post: Sinko Brisbane Member Posts: 1 ✭12:12PM Hello out there I am brand new to this site. I was diagnosed with an Invasive Lobular carcinoma in September 2022 along with cancer in 5 lymph nodes. I was also diagnosed with HER-2 negative which I don't fully understand but the…
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Anastrozole side effects
Hi all, looks like I will be taking Anastrozole after my radiotherapy treatment. I understand that a side effect is reduction in bone density. Being osteopenia Im concerned about this. Is reduction in bone density a side effect for all taking this Anastrozole or just some people?
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Anastrozole
Tell me your experiences with Anastrozole ladies ! Just started taking this a week ago. I will be interested to hear your thoughts.
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Anastrozole
Hi everyone first time posting, just wanted to know if anyone is having joint pain around their knee shin area only at night and can’t sleep because of the pain. I have been taking Anastrozole for about 6 months. TIA
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Lobular cancer in situ (LCIS)
Moderator moved post created by @JenRog from Activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed':
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AI side- effects
Hi all, recently commenced and AI, and wondering if side- effects reduce over time. I was feeling pretty good, but since starting have had trouble sleeping, felt a bit down and stressed out and tired, achy hips and ankles and on an emotional roller coaster again, keep putting on weight... any advice or tips. Bloody Breast…
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2 years - Ribociclib/Anastrolze
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share some positivity and hope for any of you that are on the Ribociclib & Anastrolze combo.I have just completed 2 years and feeling pretty good. Hair is thinning at crown, the feet are disgustingly dry and the hands and nails are peeling BUT ... who cares, I can live with it... I’m well and…
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Vertigo on Arimidex or other AIs? Who's suddenly 'got it'?
Has anyone on AIs experienced Vertigo? I'd always thought it a minor complaint ..... but yesterday it hit me big-time & I felt HORRIBLE! I've been on AIs for 2.5 years (letrozole 6 weeks, Exemestane 6 months, Anastrozole 2 years) & recently had a couple of episodes at night when getting up to go to the loo .... feeling…
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Hormone blockers
I’m seriously considering stopping my hormone blocker. I’m off it at the moment since Monday and won’t take this one again. I’m talking to oncologist tomorrow, and will discuss maybe a different one. I’ve been taking Anastrozole since May last year. The trouble is I have several preexisting conditions, all made worse by…