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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 21 7:48am | Replies (1935)
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@jeannie53

After being on it since October 1 I didn't take my pill last night and will not until I see my oncologist next week. The leg pain is awful and I am having trouble walking it is an effort to do anything. I'm 65 and to think that I'm going to be this way for 5 years is just overwhelming. Quality of life? I was in pretty good health until breast cancer I was active and fit. I am considering stopping it for good and if I don't get some relief I will because I'm not living I'm existing. Has anyone found a balance on dealing with the pain from this drug.

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francine6829 | @francine6829 | Mar 28, 2019

Jeannie- where on your leg is the pain? Both legs? In my case, it’s knees. I have arthritis and I think this makes it worse

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javajude | @javajude | Mar 28, 2019

I feel like I was exactly where you are now. It's been nearly 4 years on Arimadex and no recurrence. I pushed through and stayed on the drug religiously. I forced myself to continue weight class and swim aerobics, figuring I couldn't hurt anymore than I already did. I think my body has quit fighting it, and the pain is gone. My advice is to stay with it. If got better for me, hopefully it will for you too. I love my pain free life again and treasure every day at 71!

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elizm | @elizm | Mar 28, 2019

@jeannie53 @francine 6829
Yesterday was my monthly luncheon with my cancer support group. I inquired of the woman next to me how she was dealing with the anastrozole. She indicated that her oncologist recommended taking turmeric... and for her, it has worked wonders. Soooo, I'm going to give it a try as well and see if it doesn't quiet down the bones and joints in my hands and legs.

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cancersucks | @cancersucks | Mar 29, 2019

I had to stop after 3 months due to quality of my life . Also no pain for me till
The anastrozole. After being off for 3 months I am still having joint muscle and bone pain . Other symptoms subsided. Good luck I could not function . I have joined a fitness program at the ymca to get my strengths back

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