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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)
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@jaynep

Thanks so much for your feedback. It really helps. At this moment(my opinion varies minute by minute it seems) I do plan to try anti hormone therapy but I’m pretty sure I won’t continue if it’s misery. I’m glad you did well and hope you continue to do so. Thanks again…it means so much!

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windyshores | @windyshores | Apr 23, 2022

A few tips. I distinguish between more immediate reactions to ingredients, and longer term reactions to hormonal changes. For the former, try different manufacturers, or even brand name, and then try a different type of aromatase inhibitor.

For the latter, hot flashes happen at first and tend to fade. Bone density dropped then stabilized for me. Any joint pain was relieved by walking more than 20 minutes. My oncologist told me she heard this from many patients: a short walk hurts, a long walk doesn't. For me 45 minutes did the trick.

Don't expect misery! I miss my Femara: it was my security blanket.

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