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Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 3, 2021 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
I have had a delayed reaction also, I started Anastrozole in October of 2019 and my knee pain is especially unmanageable. They tell you to get out and exercise but it isn't possible with the pain and stiffness. I am on a three week break from the medication to see if it helps. I agree that it feels like tendon pain, the tendons feel like they are tightening and shrinking. This hasn't been much fun, insomnia depression, I try to be positive, but it's been difficult during these times.
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Thank you for your posting - what dosage are you taking? I’m starting on 1mg tonite and have anxiety about side effects on my already challenging health conditions. I have gastroparesis, severe fibromyalgia chronic pain and obstructive sleep apnea. Even on meds, I can’t get much sleep.:-(
I’m in a research study on anastrozole at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, where I’m a breast cancer Pt.
Did you have existing problems in the areas this drugs has as common side effect areas? Where are you being treated?
Thx for any info you can provide.
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I tried some stretchy braces for my knees which helped enough to get out and walk. To walk in nature as often as I can has helped with the depression. When I was feeling particularly low (pain and lack of sleep will do that) I would place my hand on my heart when I woke up and tell myself that I was a beautiful person and it is a great day to be alive. Even a fake smile helps to bring some joy to your heart. Hand in there my fellow warrior. We’ve got this!