Good morning . I’m 61 and on anastrozole after lumpectomy/reconstruction and 15 rounds of radiation. It put me in a tail spin mentally and physically… probably had almost every side effect.( more details if you want/need). Took a vacation from the drug and felt better in about 3-4 weeks. I’m 99% estrogen/ progesterone positive. I got more supports in place from MD Anderson- but living 3hrs away some I couldn’t do( massages, acupuncture)but healthy yoga was a zoom class. I started exemestane… I ended up with ,insomnia, fatigue and severe hand joint pain…I took about a month break. I was able to find an acupuncturist close to me and have been doing that weekly for a month, and restarted Exemestane. My acupuncturist is also an oncologist and is holistic. She suggested a few more supplements. I am currently sleeping well and hand joint point( I have mild arthritis in hands)back to what it was. I am hoping to be able to stay on drug with success this time. I do and have been eating better, not drinking much, continuing yoga and walking- now about to swim because pool is warm enough 😊. I have bone density test and check up in June.
The acupuncture has been such a blessing for me mentally and physically. Sleeping again!!!

* everyone is different- I have several friends that had no side effects from anastrozole.