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Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 13 3:55pm | Replies (30)
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@shebell

Thank you Laurie! I will check additional sites. I have talked with my oncologist and we are exploring other drug options. They all have such daunting side effects. I am turning 60 this year and a very active runner and weight lifter with no prior health issues so the medication struggles are a new journey for me and certainly not one for the faint of heart🥴

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ebtexas55 | @ebtexas55 | Sep 13 7:37am

Yes, the side effects are terrible for many. These drugs are crippling. I switched to exemestane. It worked for awhile. However, i was in the 1% that affects the heart. I had a heart issue about 4 years ago. ER Q Cardio suspected i either had a blood clot or an arterial spasm. Asked about my exemestane.
Look into natural AIs. I was told by a certified nutritionalist that flaxseed HULLS were best.. not flaxseed meal, etc. Mushroom's are another.
I wish more oncologists would work WITH these specialists.
IMHO: the half life OF most AIs are 50 hours.Discuss with your dr if you can start a build up of every other day or 2 days on, 1 day off.
Research exemestane for bodybuilders. Their drs say no more than 3 months due to cardio issues. That might be for just men, but I doubt it.
I was on Letrozole. Couldnt tolerate it. Then to exemestane. Much better, but I think i was on it too long.
BUT MFGs do make a difference. I would look for an Israeli mfg. Seriously. I used TEVA but that was 10 years ago.
And if you need an extra dose of depression, search to purchase your drug in powder form. You will be stunned.

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