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Can joint pain of aromatase inhibiters (AIs) be reversed completely?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 1 10:02am | Replies (28)
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Is there anyone out there who has taken these AI's with less side effects? It is very discouraging that I developed the trigger thumbs after only 31/2 months on Anastrozole. Talking to Oncology on Monday. Even worse was my intestinal issues that prevented me from living a normal life of being out and about or traveling. I was naive about these drugs on their impact on someone age 84. I honestly thought I wouldn't have many problems.

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Miriam, Volunteer Mentor | @mir123 | Dec 1 9:50am

I've been on letrozole for 2 years without any side effects. I gather about half of people who take them don't have any problems, but of course the other half have side effects. When I started I told my oncologist that if the side effects were unpleasant I'd certainly consider stopping. Right now she & I both credit the drug for keeping my cancer at bay. Basically we each need to evaluate for ourselves if it is worth. Have you asked how much it helps rate of recurrence in your case?

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