← Return to Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?

Discussion

Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 24 10:55am | Replies (24)
Comment receiving replies
@tctredwell1

Dear otas,

Thank you for your post. This month is 2 years on Anastrozole and my health keeps going downhill.

My blood sugar is high and so is my potassium and cholesterol.

But my biggest problems now are osteoporosis and back pain. I went from borderline osteoporosis to serious osteoporosis since taking Anastrozole. My endo prescribed Prolia and hopefully my insurance will cover it.

I can’t believe how frightened and confused I am.

Recently I started exercising for balance which has helped with the swelling in my feet but I don’t know how to exercise now. All I heard from my doctor when I asked about exercising was “Don’t strain your back.” Online advice says no bending or twisting the back. I’m so self conscious now that I’m afraid of every move I make. It’s ridiculous!

I guess I’m over-reacting but I feel kind of lost.

Thank you for listening.

Jump to this post

Replies to "Dear otas, Thank you for your post. This month is 2 years on Anastrozole and my..."
momo03 | @momo03 | May 16 4:11pm

Try PT. They are trained to understand how the body works. The more weight-bearing exercise you do, the more your bones will build themselves up. Walk, walk, walk. I find the more I sit, the more I hurt. Been on Anastrozole for 13 months and pushing through. I have dealt w/Osteoporosis off and on for 30 + years and exercise plus Calcium is the only way I've found to deal with it, in addition to Alendronate. I am improving since I went back to the gym six months ago. I can eat healthy to reduce effects on cholesterol and again, exercise helps to lower cholesterol overall.

VIEW AND REPLY