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Has anyone on letrozole experienced extreme fatigue?

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It seems all doctors are different in treatment plans. I’m not sure how I’ll look when this is all over! lol! Having had a lumpectomy on one side vs. this Goldilocks, who knows! She said it will have a semblance to a breast and similar in size to my already deformed right breast so I’ll need some sort of prosthesis to appear somewhat normal I would guess!

I didn’t mention before but I have been wearing a heart monitor which I just turned in last week so awaiting those results. I have researched a lot, too, and these AI’s can cause heart issues. I’ve not had any heart problems in the past so it does make me wonder. Plus my cholesterol has gone up and I’m gaining weight 😩. I was planning on knee replacement a year ago but then this all has happened. Up until a week ago I was not having any pain but I find if I’m on my feet over an hour my knee starts hurting. When it rains it pours, I guess. I only have my son who has been very supportive so hoping all goes well with my outpatient surgery as I live 90 minutes away from hospital in Portland. And I always have nausea afterwards. They say they will be able to prevent it but being under anesthesia for 2-3 hours is worrisome to me. I agree that it’s great to have the ability to share our experiences with others. I’d like to join a support group but evidently there are none in my community.

All good wishes to you and I think you might do well changing from letrozole to anastrozole or possibly tamoxifen to help with your fatigue. It sure helped me when I switched anyway. Take care!

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@buckokey thanks. I hope your surgery goes well. I
Had no pain from my mastectomies so hopefully you will be the same.

I will speak with my oncologist when I see her in May. Maybe she will switch me.

I will say this - the more I move the better I am! Motion is lotion.

Stay positive and strong! We are here for you! Hugs