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I was diagnosed 2 years ago and am almost 2 years on letrozole.
At first I felt fine but slowly the limb pains started . I had wrist pain- diagnosed as de Quervains tenosynovitis and this settled after a steroid injection. I have a right middle trigger finger which isn’t too bad yet but will hopefully settle .
The pain in my butt has been excruciating at times and has been diagnosed as spasm of my piriformis muscle. Massage helps this and I’ve been shown stretching exercises which also help.
My heel pain has been diagnosed as gastrocnemius spasm and again massage and stretches really help.
2-3 months ago I was going to try a’different AI but now I feel I can control the pain with stretches , massage and I also do Pilates .
I have been helped by an excellent physical therapist who looked at each pain individually and devised a plan .
I do hope others get help with their pains .
I have 1139 tablets left to take .
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I was on anastrozole for 18 months then switched to letrozole. I have less pain in my feet, knee, and hip joints on letrozole but its still present. I exercise three days a week at a local wellness center and try to walk on other days. I have eliminated most processed foods from my diet, eat very little sugar, and drink minimal alcohol on special occasions. I have almost 3 more years to go on these AIs. I am going to be 70 this year. I am not sure I will make it until age 72. I am just taking one day at a time.
Hang in there everyone! Prayers for all who are taking these AIs.