Anastrozole fatigue - what helps?

Exactly! That’s it. I have the same issues. Also, foggy thinking. I just take a couple days break when it gets to be too much. This drug stays in your system for quite awhile. That, to me, is part of the problem since it is a daily prescription. Wondering if it builds up with taking it daily.

They are wrist patches that I wear when I know it's going to be a long day.
Not sure they are effective for everyone.

what are energy patches? I am on examestane along with the zoladex injections monthly. I have the extreme sleepiness. So, with my oncologists input, I'm going to try taking a vacation from it and then try anastrozole if I see a difference.

Thank you, I had to go off of anastrozole due to same with my fingers. I can’t play golf anymore my baby fingers don’t work still have bodyaches and for one month. I have oncologist On Thursday options🙏🏻

I bought a little ‘bicycle’ that fits on ground in front of my chair and I cycle 30-40 mins every day. It has helped strength legs. Got it on Amazon and Cody in UK was under £33. Money well spent, for me anyway x

Talked to my doctor about this very effect. We decided taking it at night might dull the exhaustion, plus I’m walking three miles a day to boost my energy level and my mood. He reminded me that the severe headache I had for the first six weeks is gone. So, I hope you’re able to find a solution.

I was on Anastrozole for 2 years and it did untold damage to my back and joints. Doesn’t mean same will happen to your. I started Exemestane a year ago and even though the damage is done now, exemestane is easier on my body. My oncologist wouldn’t cha ge my prescription, male oncologist,so I got rid of him and had a different oncologist give me a new prescription!! He had no understanding…

I haven't gained weight since exemestane but that's probably because I've been watching my diet after gaining 7lbs within 2 months of anastrozole. It's hard to loose weight on AI! I'm glad you're doing better. Maybe leg strengthening exercise would help you recover faster? Wish you all the best. Hugs.

Thank you. Is it causing you a lot of weight gain? I guess because it's a steroid that is one side effect.
I am doing much better three weeks off Anastrozole. Left leg still not trust worthy, hopefully it will be soon.

I had Anastrozole for 12 months. My onco took me off it because of finger stiffness to the point that I couldn't hold an object especially at night. Now I am on Exemestane, for 4 months now. The stiffness is going away but not completely. Exemestane doesn't seem to cause more ache and pain like Anastrozole. Give it a try. You'll probably be fine with Exemestane. Hugs.