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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your reply. I do not have info on natural alternatives but thought someone might. I am currently on Arimidex and am experiencing brain fog/memory issues. I am investigating my options at this point. Maybe eating more phytoestrogens while taking AIs can help supplement with some estrogen which is needed to maintain some modicum of health. It would be good to know if this is being investigated or trialed.
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Mjay, I’m so sorry that Armidex (Anastrozole is the generic name), caused memory loss/brain fog. I started off with anastrozole as my first AI after surgery and radiation. I has horrible memory loss/brain fog while taking that also. I thought I was sliding into dementia at 64 years of age. I was really frightened by that side affect. Plus my husband would make fun of me for not being able to remember the simplest things. It was AWFUL!! It was this web site when I started reading it, that tipped me off to the possibility that it was the meds causing brain fog, not any problem with my brain itself. My doctor switched my meds. and the brain fog went away. I’m currently taking Exemestane and that’s better for me-but not like the good old days before breast cancer reared it’s ugly head in my life. I so grateful for reading other women’s symptoms, problems, and issues that they have had through this journey. Thank you to each of you posting on this sight!! I don’t know what I’d do without each of you!