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Joint and bone pains are one of the biggest problems with anastrozole. There are two other AIs that you can try. I went through anastrozole and letrozole before finally being placed on exemestane which, for me, has the least side effects. However, you won't know unless you try them. As far as the blood work though, I don't have it done until 6 months as that is when I also have my "bone glue" or Zometa infusions to help with possible bone loss from the aromatase inhibitor.
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I have tried all 3. I then went to non generic Arimidex. It was a small bit of improvement, but within 4 weeks, I was barely walking again. It has been 4 weeks since I have been off, and I feel normal now. I sleep well, can almost use my hands but still cant bend my fingers, and have had no pain to speak of, other than a bit in my feet when I walk too much, ie shopping. I get my one year, and if I am NED, I will not go back.