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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 21, 2024 | Replies (1935)

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I've been on Anastrozole (Arimidex) for 3 mos, the first pain was in my knees but it wasn't significant or there all the time - I'd never had knee pain before. In the past 2 mos my hip and back pain (aching and stiffness) is pretty significant. Saw my oncology nutritionist a few days ago who added calcium, vit D and Glucosamine/Chrondroitin to my daily Alive Women 50+ Vitamin. She looked at all the dosage amounts, some I take in the AM others in PM. Will try this for a month and if symptoms don't subside might try a different AI. I also get a lot of calf cramps at night that can keep me from sleeping. I do Pilates 3x a week which helps on so many levels. I'm 53 so I wasn't used to aches and pains until diagnosis 14 mos ago. Diagnosed IDC, PR & ER +, HER2-, nothing in lymph nodes, stage 1. Did lumpectomy, radiation and full hysterectomy (minus the ovaries), no chemo luckily.

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I needed to switch to letrozole because of the aches and pains. I dont have them any more, but still have hair thinning, insomnia, weight struggles, flaky fingernails. Ive been on it about a year. You adapt to a new normal!

I know this is from 2017, but just wondering how you r doing?
I am 64 and pr /er positive, HER2 -. HAVING hysterectomy next week.
I have tried arimidex twice and did not fare well.
See oncologist also this week for first yearly since surgery and diagnosis last April.
So as you see we r pretty close...I would really like to know how you r doing now!
Thank you!
Gaye