Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

My knees seem to bother me, I ride horses so I notice it the most. I don't have the strength i normally have. I struggle now to get my saddle on my horse. You know it's funny that i had more side effects then i thought i did. I attributed most of them to getting older. But when i went off of Anastrozole for 2 months i got to feeling good, so now I know more what is caused from the Meds.

I've been on Arimidex for a year and a half. I am experiencing joint and bone pain. My shoulders, hands, thumbs, feet among other things hurt. I'm considering taking a break for a month to see what happens. I'm 74 and conflicted as to whether the Arimidex is causing the pain, or just my old bones! My Oncologist is on vacation until mid- July. I wanted to ask her if taking a month off would put me at risk for a recurrence. Has anyone consulted their Oncologist about that, specifically one month off? OR, if anyone has taken a month off, I'd like to know what your experience was.

I take Tamoxifen. My oncologist said I could take off 2 weeks while I am on vacation. They call it an endocrine holiday

I was thinking that if I took at least a month off, I could see just how much Arimidex is impacting my life. I feel about 50 years older in every respect. I just don't know, judging by what I've been reading here, if any of the other Estrogen blockers have fewer, less invasive side effects. Of course I won't choose to not take one, I just want to know if taking a month off to evaluate my reaction to Arimidex will put me at risk for a recurrence.

Tomoxifen has fewer side effects than Femura which is just like Arimidex.

@francine6829,- isn't Tamoxifen prescribed mainly for premenopausal women?

I started out with Tamoxifen. It caused liver problems. It has been over a year and a half since going off of it and my Liver counts are almost back to normal. That is when I started Anastrozole.

Yes, it is mainly for premenopausal women. However, it Tom does not have the severe joint pain side effects. Its been around forever and oncologists prescribe it for those who want less joint pain and still be covered. I know many post M women who take it.

Every drug effects people differently. The AIs , all 3 caused too much joint pain for me. I can walk without pain with Tom

Well, I started aromasin and as my new oncologist directed taking it every third day....my reaction so far has been a small headache and upset stomach. I work Monday, tuesday, and Friday...I take it Tuesday right after work and Friday right after work...
My oncologist said do that for a month or two, then go to every other day for a month or two, trying to get to every day. If ever it gets too bad quit for a month and start again going to the amount I can stand! So far....