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Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 24 10:55am | Replies (24)
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@lisay1

Hello All,
I've been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis since 2006 but now after taking Anastrazole since 2021 my Rheumatologist is seeing more Osteoarthritis. Could be age related but my Oncologist has told me how Anastrazole can affect your bones. I'll see her shortly for a 6 month checkup. Sad to say but I feel like it's a double edged sword. Take the Anastrazole and have bone issues or don't and have cancer worries. I've been told to take Anastrazole for 10 years so that leaves me with 6 more years. Suggestions? Best wishes for all.🦋

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marshgirl24 | @marshgirl24 | May 20 10:07am

I am new to this (Have only been on this med for 4 months) but I worked in healthcare for years. I would rather deal with osteo issues than cancer stage 2 or 3, etc. I'm a lobular patient but I think I"ll feel the same if I were ductal. Just my two cents.

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kaki49 | @kaki49 | May 21 10:39am

There are bone soaring medications that can be prescribed, but they also have their own side effects. Zometa and Prolia are 2 I’ve heard of.

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