Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

@lucyanne5005 There’s this whole continuum to consider when making this type of decision. I don’t know about you, but the uncertainty really bothers me.

It looks like I will be having to make a decision soon, too. Still waiting on more testing, but I’ve been on Tamoxifen for almost 3 years and it looks like it may be pushing me towards diabetes. I’m weighing cancer risks vs diabetes.

Maybe what I’m considering would be factors that you’d want to look at (although we’re on different meds with different side effects).

My first concern is the risk of cancer recurrence. I have a pretty good idea what the research says it is, but I’ll be contacting my survivorship provider to give me some guidance because I want a professional opinion. You’d want to revisit what your risk is now. Our risk levels are all so different!

I’m also considering quality of life. You’d want to consider whether worsening arthritis is a problem to your future independence. When fine motor tasks, and hand strength is reduced, everyday self care and activities can be difficult.

Consider also how the med is impacting other organs. I’m looking at negative effects on cognition, hypothalamus, cortisol but balancing that with better heart outcomes, bones, and genitourinary function. You might consider the higher inflammation impact to your body, as evidenced by the worsening arthritis, and whether there is a connection between your arthritis and heart function and the AI.

I MAY have taken enough tamoxifen to reduce my risk for another 7 years, just as your 4 1/2 yrs of the AI may have improved your risk significantly. But I’d suggest discussing risks, side effects, and impact of other organs with your doctor.

Rubyslippers,
Thank you for your kind reply.
Yes, I keep considering this decision knowing that it would be just 6 more months! My doctor hears my concerns as does his PA. My mammogram in December was clean! But, I had a tooth pulled and working on the replacement now. Through PT for my knee - bone pain issues! Dexa said osteopenia but fall# was high..hard to win!
Thank you, thank you😊

I'm new to all of this. My oncologist suggested that I take ANASTROZOLE. I also have arthritis in my shoulders and back. The wintertime I'm in the most pain. I'm 80 years old and wondering if this medication gives me the quality of life I want. My oncologist said it was my choice. We are in control of our own bodies. I'm sure I will probably not take this pill. You have to decide if the next 6 months is work it to you. Good Days are ahead of you.

Thank you for your kindness.

I have taken AI for 6 moths with design shot first 6 months. I don’t understand how taking AI for bone health requires a shot for bones every 6 months.. and both have big risk of thigh fracrures

I can’t spell but shot is for bone health and to protect from affect on bones from anastrozole

Which is described as being for bone density health among other benefits

Ok lastly at first was recommended for 5 years now saying it is dangerous to stop suggest ten or indefinitely

I may just stop and enjoy quality of life I’m 75 years old 1st occurrence deposit I’ve ductal breast cancer 1st stage

I was advised to take anastrozole after a lumpectomy and radiation. I told my med oncologist I did not want to take it. He said I should try. After much prayer, research, and consult with my gynecologist, I have decided not to take it. I am 76 with back issues, widowed, and living on my own. I feared the debilitating side effects as much or more than the return of the cancer. It means 16% rather than 8% probability. That is still 84% in my favor of no return. Quality of life at my age is important. Ultimately, I am in God’s hands.
My tumor was .7 cm, stage 1A, grade 3, Onco score 22, IDC