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Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I found it very interesting. There are few references to jaw pain as a side effect of anastrozole. After taking anastrozole 6 weeks, I also developed jaw pain when eating. I did not see it listed as a side effect, so I did not think it was related to this drug. I thought that I had TMJ, so I made an appointment to see an ENT specialist. I was experiencing many other side effects from anastrozole, so I had stopped taking it after 2 1/2 months. I saw the ENT 2 1/2 weeks after stopping anastrozole. By then, my jaw pain had subsided substantially. The ENT said that my jaw pain was not caused by TMJ. Joint pain is a well-known side effect and the jaw is a joint. Estrogen protects joints and reduces inflammation. When an aromatase inhibitor lowers estrogen to undetectable levels, it seems to me that any joint could be affected.
BTW - My former oncologist would not acknowledge that my jaw pain or any of my other numerous side effects could be caused by anastrozole. However, they all went away after I stopped taking it. I now have a wonderful new oncologist.
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I phoned breast care in York yesterday and explained my situation. I don’t want to go back to my old oncologist either!! He is very arrogant and doesn’t listen!! I stopped taking it 2 weeks ago but pain in my back is worse not better!! I’m hoping breast care,, who are looking into my meds etc will come up with a solution. My gp surgery is useless.,
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This is important. I’ve found that we all have combinations of different symptoms after taking this pill. The fact that your jaw pain wasn’t listed, doesn't mean it’s not a side effect. I have found that I can’t expect my regular doctor…who is great..or my dentist to be informed regarding anastrozole and what it can do to your body. I do expect them to listen to concerns and take them seriously, not brush them aside because they aren’t on a list.