Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Posted by coldia @coldia, Mar 9, 2023

It was suggested that I start on an AI after my upcoming lumpectomy. I am just concerned about some of the side affects that I am reading about but wondering if the risk of not taking them and having another recurrence is worth it. I would appreciate any thoughts or experiences anyone has had when taking them. Thank you ☺️

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coldia | @coldia | Mar 27, 2023

In reply to @cerwin "I was stage 1B in right breast with small metastasis in lymph nodes. I’ve been on..." + (show)

Thank you for your reply. I will look up the book you spoke about. I have also been trying to eat a much more low carb/less sugar diet. There is a lot information out there to help us on this journey and I love reading about new ideas that could help us along.
Wishing you good health.

jaynep | @jaynep | Mar 27, 2023

In reply to @gldilli "Thanks. My husband considers me cured at this point and thinks I overly obsess about the..." + (show)

I’m sorry. My husband seems to think the same way. He’s been so good through out the surgeries and treatment;he seems to think now I should just be over it and it is so hurtful.

cerwin | @cerwin | Mar 27, 2023

In reply to @coldia "Thank you for your reply. I will look up the book you spoke about. I have..." + (show)

Same to you❣️💕

Let me know what you think of the book. Also, check out Dr Livingood videos on YouTube!💕💕

coldia | @coldia | Mar 27, 2023

Will do. I ordered it today. Looking forward to reading it. Thank you again for the suggestions 🥰

marciapell | @marciapell | Mar 28, 2023

In reply to @coldia "Thank you for your reply. I will look up the book you spoke about. I have..." + (show)

My favorite evidence-based resource is cancerdietitian.com. Lots of realistic tips on what to eat more more of and dispelling myths.

coldia | @coldia | Mar 28, 2023

In reply to @marciapell "My favorite evidence-based resource is cancerdietitian.com. Lots of realistic tips on what to eat more more..." + (show)

Thank you so much. Having my lumpectomy in a few hours. Will definitely look this up tonight☺️

janetamyshapiro1956 | @janetamyshapiro1956 | Apr 1, 2023

In reply to @mpirruccel "You might try taking a turmeric supplement. I take 100 mg per day. OTC not prescribed...." + (show)

The oncology nutritionist told me that tumeric decreases the efficacy of ibrance by 10-14 percent

mpirruccel | @mpirruccel | Apr 2, 2023

In reply to @janetamyshapiro1956 "The oncology nutritionist told me that tumeric decreases the efficacy of ibrance by 10-14 percent" + (show)

I will ask my oncologist about turmeric. A very reputable oncologist suggested it for the joint pain that can happen with estrogen blockers. I take Arimidex aka anastrozole.

janetamyshapiro1956 | @janetamyshapiro1956 | Apr 2, 2023

I was told not to take it with ibrance.

Gini Pariseau | @ginip | Apr 3, 2023

Unfortunately it is such a subjective issue. I took Anastrozole following a lumpectomy and really didn’t have any identifiable side effects for almost a year. At that point they came at me one after the other. Knowing the bottomline value of sticking with it, I stuck with it trying to overcome side effects as they arose. I have come to a place where (based on my post op report) I am going to opt for a quality of life without this drug. In hindsight I find issues with this cookie cutter approach with a lack of consideration based on the post op vulnerabilities. I definitely wish this choice wasn’t necessary! I don’t make it lightly. I can only hope my fastidious attention to annual mammograms are my safety net again.
I hope your surgery is remedial and if you choose Anastrozole or its equivalent, I hope your side effects are totally manageable! ❤️