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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

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@briarrose
I had Letrozole for few months. First came the aura headache every week along with dull pain in the head, then a full blown migraine that woke me up at night and lasted a few days. Now I switched back to Exemestane which gives me mild petechiae. I don't think all the side effects come from lower estrogen. They could be the reactions to inactive ingredients in the drugs. Try to see if switching to Exemestane would help. I can put up with joints/muscles pain, but headaches are terrible! You're a tough one. I can't stand headache every day. I only take Exemestane every other day to prevent severe petechiae. I hope once my body is used to the drug, the petechiae will go away and I can take it every day. Best wishes to you.

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@briarrose
By the way, check out this thread from Mayo Clinic Connect. "Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?" Lots of recommendations on taking Allergra to help ease the pain. I used it yesterday and this morning I noticed less petechiae. Not sure if Allergra helps, but I decided to give it a chance.