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Can I take Vitamin E and B complex while on Letrozole?
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Citrus bergamot for high cholesterol..? Has it been working?
I’ve had high cholesterol and lumbar spine osteoporosis for many years prior to my BC diagnosis. Been taking Letrozole for about 6 months now— aside from side effects I’m finding very difficult (anxiety, insomnia, easy bruising, brain fog), I’m apprehensive about getting my cholesterol measured. Also considering trying Lexapro again to help with anxiety and insomnia. How many drugs do we need to take to counteract the nasty side effects of an aromatase inhibitor?! 😞
Thank you all for sharing!
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Hello all,
For anyone still following this thread — I did end up trying a short course of Lexapro (I’m an integrative psychotherapist, so although I’m not a big a big psychopharmaceuticals fan, I have a good sense of what these drugs can and cannot do). Low dose Lexapro didn’t help my sleep or general anxiety so I weaned off, but I’ve been getting better quality sleep by taking Ashwagandha (Gaia brand) and magnesium an hour or two before bed, and then a low dose of melatonin (2.5mg) an hour before. I wear an Oura ring (3 years now) so it tracks sleep quality — much more REM sleep!
Just did a DEXA scan after 18 months on Letrozole and my lumber spine is now -3.99, alas. Considering what awful bone drugs to try (have to do something) and maybe going off Letrozole.
I’d be glad to hear other thoughts/experiences any of you might like to share!