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Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?

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I'm in a similar spot -- 2 yrs Anastrozole this July, ostopenia diag at 1.5 yr mark, I take some Calcium, 6000 Vit D + K2. I walk a lot, and have recently added a weighted vest to increase the load, hoping it helps.

I was not told about connection between Anastrozole and heart disease, cholesterol, or blood sugar!! Just finding this out, on my own, and asking for additional labs this week. Why does the patient have to think of, and request these ourselves??? That's a whole other post, I guess. Anyway ... if any labs are of concern, I will consult ND (integrative oncologist) to talk about adjustments to diet, exercise, lifestyle, etc.

I already eat mostly plant-based (by choice for several years, even before bc), walk 3-5 mi a day, and willing to adjust, add, or remove whatever is needed for my best health and immunity, without adding another med. Anastrozole is my only med, and I want to keep it that way.

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Walk 3-5 miles a day!! Wow!

Thanks for inspiring us, Deb!

Question. After 18 months on Anastrazole, I have developed neuropathy in my feet. Finding a cause is impossible. They say either chemo or diabetes. I had radiation, not chemo. Members of my family are diabetic, so I have always kept a close eye on it. 6 months ago showed not diabetic. Now I am 1 number into pre-diabetic and they are attributing that to the cause of the neuropathy which came out of nowhere. You mentioned blood sugar and cholesterol. Both have changed since pain in my feet. Are these common issues caused by Anastrozole. I can't believe how much research I have to do to find answers. I feel like you. I will do anything I need to do. I changed my diet, workout daily. I am only 66. I can't believe this is my quality of life and will only get worse. Thank you.