Almost same scenario. Started with Anastrozole. After 4 months, I was in such joint pain I had to stop. Took a month off, then started Letrozole. Two months in, my joints, though less sore, were barely noticeable because my hormones were so whacked out. I’ll be 69 in December and I felt like I had traveled back in time to peri-menopause. Sleep deprived, moody (mostly sad), crying for no reason - you get the drift. So I stopped after 2 months and told my oncologist that my quality of life was too important to me. These drugs are all about recurrence for cancers that are cured, and the percentages are low. I’ve been given a 3 month reprieve without inhibitors and we’ll re-access and discuss options on Jan 3rd 2023. I’m pretty sure that I’ll decline another drug, especially since they can’t tell me precisely how the drugs are helping with blocking estrogen production, which bloodwork doesn’t show.
Good luck to you & I’m sure you’ll decide what’s best for you in your journey. 🙏💕