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Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 6, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
It sounds like an exact description of what I encountered though it occurred later in the treatment. It was in my right thumb and left pinkie, I would wake during the night and have to manually "open" them. I also have carpal tunnel which is aggravated when I sleep. I have been off the med for six months now and it has taken that long to get rid of the severe joint pain and what they call "trigger" finger. I am left with osteoporosis, and other issues but sleep so much better, I am 76 and know it is a risk to discontinue it but I was a mess. The days are brighter now.
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i'm on EVISTA 60 mg. with Anastrozole, got 2 trigger fingers - had pointer operated on. better but, not as before.
Middle finger is a lot stiffer, some trigger, less flexible. Will have to have 2 surgeries to fix - one above and another under joint.
If i get another inkling of finger or any other problem - I will go off it.
Also, diarrheaaaaa - take imodium and marshmallows - but, dislike taking another drug to combat first drug!?
I am 77 years of age,. Prior to having a lumpectomy and several lymph nodes removed a year ago June, I took myself off anastrozole because of daily migraines with auras, extreme bone ache, and a life whereby I was confined to a chair. Nine months later, doctor told me the lumps were just scar tissue. Three weeks ago I had biopsies and received another cancer diagnosis. Surgeon demands a mastectomy and 5 years of anastrozole. I must make a decision by next week. Currently I am enjoying life, which includes walking my dogs 4-5 miles a day. I should have taken the user name "Confused".
My trigger finger has resolved itself, I wear a brace on my wrist at night. It will be four years in December since surgery, so far so good.
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Thank you for your response. I’m considering whether it’s worth it to stay on endocrine therapy. Quality of life is very important to me - I’m 64 and my husband and I are retired and want to travel and enjoy life.
I applaud your courage to make the decision to live free of bad side effects! Praying for your good health and happiness!