Connect
← Return to Aromatase Inhibitors and ocular migraines
Discussion
Aromatase Inhibitors and ocular migraines
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 20 3:59pm | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
After three weeks on anastrozole I began suffering from daily migraines with auras (among many other side effects). The pain was unbearable. I took myself off this drug after 8 months -- 7 months prior to the lumpectomy and lymph node removals last year. Cancer returned this year, although I was told I had only scar tissue lumps. My surgeon now requires a mastectomy followed by 5 years of anastrozole. He refuses surgery unless I agree. I am 77 years of age, and during this past year, I regained my quality of life. I cannot imagine a future whereby I can no longer travel, backpack, and hike with my young Wirehaired Griffs because the migraines, etc. return.
Replies to "After three weeks on anastrozole I began suffering from daily migraines with auras (among many other..."
Wow. Any surgeon who treated me like that would be dropped ASAP. Not sure where you live and if you can get one or more consults w/ another institution. In addition, one can theoretically "agree" to a certain treatment after surgery, get the medication, and then decide afterward to desist should the side effects be too great. No future surgeon needs to know what your plans are--in fact, _you_ don't even know. You could passionately recommit to taking them _after_ your surgery, and then change your mind.
But a surgeon who refuses surgery because you might not take a prescription drug afterward? Not the kind of person with whom I'd want to entrust my healthcare. If they can't respect the whole person, and the dignity of my choices, then they're in it for their ego first, not healing others.
I have had non stop migraine headaches also
Connect
I am not in your situation but I would suggest a second opinion!
Getting back on the trails is important!