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Re: Side effects of Letrozole
@FLClover, I too take Magnesium with Vit D3. But despite all this I don’t understand why I am getting this pain in my shoulders. Just don’t want to go through any shoulder surgery etc. I think you should consider Magnesium and Vit D3, but check with your doctor.45Views1like0CommentsRe: Side effects of Letrozole
@FLClover keep positive. Hopefully, it may be something insignificant. Just wanted to mention that when the oncologist first prescribed the Letrozol which was after a bone density test, he told me to take Caltrate. But the next oncologist with whom I had a Telehealth consultation advised that Caltrate is likely to cause kidney stones, so I wasn’t taking Caltrate. Recently, I have commenced it and I also take glucosamine with chondroitin.33Views1like0CommentsRe: Side effects of Letrozole
Hi @Afraser, It’s amazing to hear that you have been on Letrozole for 8 years without joint pains. That’s very encouraging to hear. I am looking forward to my next appointment, and if it is delayed I might give my GP a call as FLClover has suggested. @FLClover, I hope all goes well for you, with the MRI. I was also reading up on another forum about the side effects of Letrozole for ladies who were on it. Most started experiencing much later like after 8-10 months after commencing Letrozole. I too occasionally experience numbness in my hands but this was also before going on Letrozole. I used to take aspirin 100mg earlier but after hearing all the negativity about aspirin I stopped that.18Views1like0CommentsSide effects of Letrozole
Hi everyone, I haven’t been on this forum for a long time. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer NST in 2017 and underwent mastectomy of the left breast. I didn’t have to go through any treatment but was advised endocrine therapy but after reading through all the side effects decided to go without it. In 2019 another tumour was detected in the chest wall of the same previously operated breast and had to under surgery again. After that I had to undergo radiation therapy and was prescribed Letrozol. Since March 2020 I have been on Letrozol. From the last month I have noticed pain in my left shoulder and difficulty in doing my bra strap. I exercise everyday and also walk 3-4kms daily and, had no difficulties before that. Gradually the pain has become more severe and now it is in my right shoulder too. I am also having a number of other symptoms such as itching, occasional dizziness, dry lips etc which are all tolerable, but not the pain in my shoulders, which is bad. I am finding it difficult to carry any shopping bags too as it aggravates the pain. I am thinking of stopping letrozole as quality of life is more important to me than this life of pain. I would love to hear from anyone who have been taking letrozole and your experience with it.165Views1like10CommentsRe: My journey
Hi Mezzie Glad you are doing well and nearly towards the end of your radiation therapy. Some of the things I have learnt to keep my oestrogen levels down are to keep away from dairy products such as milk, cream etc. However, if it is fermented then it is beneficial and does not increase oestrogen. Also avoid soya products and sugar and reduce carbs. Eating cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, bokchoy etc reduces oestrogen. Also I have discovered Kefir which is a yoghurt like drink that has far more probiotics then yoghurt is very helpful. For many years I suffered from constipation which I feel is one of the factors that has contributed to my cancer. Now with this change in diet and taking kefir everyday is helping me a lot. I have the kefir culture and make it at home. Also cancer cells are said to feed on sugar so avoid sugar. Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy and complete recovery.4Views2likes0CommentsMy journey
Hi all I had my mastectomy in the first week of September just 3 months ago and I am pleased to inform you all that I am back to normal. I know everyone's journey is different and all cancers are not the same. However, just sharing with you all the things I did for getting back to normal may help some of you. When I was diagnosed with cancer in late August 2017 the radiologist who examined my mammogram and CT scan as well as all the doctors painted a pretty grim picture. My family was devastated and seeing the reaction of some of my friends I decided not to tell anyone anymore. I remained positive all along. I am 62 and I am grateful that I have lived so far and knowing that death is inevitable no matter how long I live, this cancer never bothered me. I have never lost a nights sleep over this. This attitude helped my family a lot and they started accepting the reality. My husband & I started researching information on the causes of cancer and with his co-operation I made a number of changes to my diet and lifestyle. I gave up sugar completely, went out in the Sun to get my vitamin D, also took Vitamin D3 with Magnesium. Also every morning I made a juice with carrot, beetroot, celery, ginger, lemon and almonds and drank this. After the operation I continued this regime, reduced carbs, took walks to loose weight and followed all the exercises the physio prescribed after the operation. Fortunately, I did not have to go through chemotherapy or radiotherapy. However, as I am estrogen receptor positive I was told to go on harmone therapy. The oncologist gave me all the information on its side effects which included thinning of bones and endometrial cancer. Again after researching on this subject I looked at ways of naturally reducing my estrogen levels and decided not to go on the harmone therapy. On my follow up checkup the oncologist showed me a graph that indicated the benefit of going on the harmone therapy which was minimal - around 5% or less. The graph indicated that 90% of breast cancer patients survived for 10years without any adjuvant treatment and 85% survived for 20years without any adjuvant treatment. Those who took the treatment lived 5% or less longer. To me quality of life mattered more so I am glad I have chosen this path. I have lost 7kgs weight so far and feel really good. I hope everyone of you find your own path to a good and fast recovery as i have done.296Views1like10Comments
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