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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”. ❤️
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So sorry you are experiencing the memory issue. Age itself is a challenge with this but I think Anastrozole is also a factor. I am 79 and in my second year with taking it.
In respect to people reminding you that they already told you something. What the heck!!! I decided i had enough on my plate without that kind of crap. I saw a friend endure this kind of thoughtlessness when another friend tried to respond. I wanted to scream at them. I told her to ask whoever challenges her to just say - I wanted to make sure you remember what you said. People who do this are usually friends or family. You deal with these occurrences as best you can but there is no reason for a person to wear a ‘scarlet letter’! Don’t be a victim. You have obviously noticed this setback which is a very important consciousness. You can challenge yourself and stimulate you brain in many ways.
I would say you are a very savvy person. Don’t fall into the trap of doubting yourself. Don’t be a victim. There is so much about you that deserves recognition. Start giving a greater value to that rather those in your life who have a problem repeating
themselves. 😂
I’m also the same way. I didn’t know it could be because of Asnastrotole. I see my Oncologist next month and talk to her about it. I thought chemo caused it.
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