After 12 months on Anastrozole I had no significant change in my DEXA score. I will have another DEXA at 24 mos. To monitor if any problems are arising.

I do have an increase in joint discomfort at 12-15 mos. Movement (and sometimes resort to a Tylenol ) is helpful in mitigating discomfort.

Yes. I had osteoporosis in my hip before taking anastrozole my doc has me on alendronate 70 mg tables. I take once a week and still do my calcium’s every day. I have a done scan Aug 2.