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Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 6, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
I think it is important to take into consideration that everyone is in a different place with their treatment and personal situation. I also feel like some people don't believe that side effects from medications are real. In my personal situation it was explained to me that I metabolize medications very slowly so they stay in my body longer and hence I react differently than most. There is nothing I can do about that but I can make decisions for my care based on that fact. I have discussed with my oncologist my desires for treatment and she is respectful. When the medication severely alters my quality of life, and if the outcome is not a cure but to keep me alive for a period of months it isn't an option for me if I am sick the entire time. I try to take each day as it comes, after being off Anastrozole now for six months, I feel better than I have in the last year. My blood pressure is back to normal, joint pain is gone, I'm sleeping better, trigger fingers are no longer an issue, and I don't have the fatigue. For me it was the right decision and I will deal with what happens as it comes.
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@whr your comment “ When the medication severely alters my quality of life, and if the outcome is not a cure but to keep me alive for a period of months it isn't an option for me if I am sick the entire time. I try to take each day as it comes, after being off Anastrozole now for six months, ”. That is exactly how I feel. Quality of life is important to me. I look at the 2 years I took Anastrozole hopefully lowered my risk. 2 yrs is better than none. You answered my other question- how long will it take to get my life back. I walk 2 miles each day, but in the evening, my feet hurt so much I can hardly walk. Not always though. It feels like plantar fasciitis I switch out my shoes each day hoping it helps. The good news is that after I’m up moving around in the morning, the soreness kinda goes away & the time it is taking to get them to feel better is shortening- so that’s an improvement. WHR, thank you for your inspiration. It helps me a lot. I’ve never experienced this type of aches and pains. Ive always been an active person. I’ve had mid back and lower back spasms & pain, but this achy old age can’t move feeling is terrible. I WILL 💪🏼 Get through this!!!