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Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?
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I'm now on anastrozole, what were your side effects ? Did u have to have intervenes for boosting not having fragile bones? I've never feared a drug like i am fearing this one. Especially bone deterioration !
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Don't be afraid, the treatment out weighs the side effects. I trust my Dr as I am sure you do yours.I think it may be different for everyone.I experienced some pain, yes it was jarring sometimes but I did not let it interfere with my daily life. In my experience it sometimes felt like a quick jolt of lightning or the occasional muscle ache that tended to travel through different body parts. My daily mantra was always, a body in motion, stays in motion. I will be 59 this summer and I work full time, and I blame it all on my treatments!! Lol !!! Not the fact that I am older😂😂. Keep a positive mind set...it's a pill you take once a day and carry on. I am thankful, I am here to enjoy my granddaughter. She keeps me busy!! I do find that I run out of steam a lot but keep plugging along. One foot and one day at a time. You can do this!!💖
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Hi, Mari
I'm no expert on anastrozole, but I have been on it for 2-1/2 years now. Many of us (but not all) do experience annoying side effects with it and other AIs. As to bone issues, I trust that your oncologist had you take a DEXA bone density test at some point before beginning an AI, and having the test every two years thereafter while on it which should give you an idea as to your current bone health. Two things are especially important for us breast cancer sisters: exercise (at least 20 minutes/day) and calcium (500 mg/day). If the DEXA reports a significant loss of bone mineral density at some point, then your oncologist likely will prescribe a bisphosphonate or similar medication. Hope this helps.