Did you get a baseline bone scan - before you started? I had one and they told me to take 2,000 units D3 Oil capsules a day. And 1000 of calcium daily. These things will not hurt to take. Discuss this with your oncologist or her nurse. (It's easier to talk to my oncologist's nurse). Good luck.

@dmgweiss @kathyomaha55
Hi, Denise.
Yes, bones are a worry for those of us on AIs. I used to think that calcium and D3 were the answer until I read where an NIH study (also reported by Mayo) warned that the combination can lead to heart disease. I now hold onto the advice that daily (moderately intense) exercise, including weight-bearing exercises, may be the safer option.

I am at the one year mark for taking Anastrozol. I have soreness everywhere but mostly in my back on the right side. The doctor said that it may be because I am right handed. That back muscle gets used more and therefore is more sore. Because I already had the beginnings of osteopenia before starting Anastrozol the doctor strongly recommend that I have the Prolia injections but is leaving it up to me to decide.