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Yes, I think my cognitive function is better on Exemestane, than Anastrozole. But not what I formerly had before BC. Being on AI’s is like going through menopause to the extreme! Our Estrogen is driven down so much to prevent a recurrence by the BC drugs-our symptoms with those drugs is like menopause ++++!!! It’s very hard for other people to understand. Some of my family members have made fun of me because I can’t think clearly sometimes,, so often I just shut up and don’t say anything. It’s kind of isolating... but I know for myself that I’m not crazy or sliding into dementia. I saw my regular geriatric doctor about 2 weeks ago for a routine physical that included a memory test and I did just fine. It seems that there’s always a way around the challenges we face if we look for it! 😀
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I was on Anastrozole for 6 yrs and off it for 1 year My dr suggested to get off of it because of my memory problems . I’m 68 and finding it hard remembering names and following directions when driving. It’s like more I try to remember my mind goes blank😵💫 I’ve been to a neurologist and oncologist about it. I chalked it up to chemo brain but was told this usually happens within 1st yr and gradually eases up I now feel I’m getting dementia from it my family sometimes upset me when they say “ we just told you that” or “don’t you remember you just asked me that” It scares me more when I try to remember something I know it’s common knowledge for me and I can’t remember at all😟 I retired year ago because of memory problems so I find myself depressed and anxiety. This Mayo connect site has brought me some relief knowing I’m not alone and not going crazy !
Excellent therapy just knowing others feel same as me and it’s not “ all in our head”. ❤️