Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

@buckimom- Hello!!! Thank you, and I will definitely let you know how it goes.

@sparklegram - Good Morning and Goody, Goody. You've been waiting for this answer for too long. I hope you feel fabulous! Keep us posted for sure. ❤️❤️

Good morning everyone. I have been on anastrozole for a year and a half. I've had all the symptoms mentioned by everyone in this group, including me. I finally emailed my Oncologist this week to ask if going off the drug for 6 weeks just as a test would put me at risk for a recurrence of cancer. I want to see if my pain is entirely caused by the Anastrozole, or if some of the pain is caused bu age! She said it would not put me at risk, so starting Monday July 15th, off I go! If I feel remarkably better, then I'll consider changing drugs. I'm a little nervous about that because of what I've read here. Most of the other drug choices seem to have considerable side effects, too. I'll keep you posted about the results of my 6 week hiatus. I love this site. It is truly a comfort zone!

Thanks, @elizm -- I'm going to try it for low back pain I have also from degenerative spine. Hmmmm...too bad it wouldn't make me taller (4' 11" at this point)!!!

@trixie1313
So sorry to hear that you are among the "walking wounded," but it does my heart good to learn that the Fibro Cream brought you some needed relief.

Very good. I’m glad it helps. Take care.

@elizm Thanks for the suggestion f the Topricin Fibro cream. I ordered it from Walmart online after taking a bad fall on a walk/hike a couple of days ago. Due to the AIs, my joints are stiff and painful and I think that's why my ankle went out on me. I was able to finish getting around the lake but have been in a lot of pain due to scraping up right arm, left leg, sprained the left wrist and pulled the left shoulder. Got the Topricin today and put it on my wrist and shoulder...most of the pain in my wrist is gone and my shoulder is feeling better. I'm going to put some on my hands before bed to see if that will help them as well. Thanks for letting us know about this product!

@kathyomaha55
Hi, Kathy. One of the products which I have learned to appreciate is a homeopathic one, recommended by my chiropractor -- Topricin's Fibro Cream. Its active ingredients basically are arnica and echinacea. I use it here and there and it seems to soothe. (Find it on Amazon.) It's a thought.

Sadly it is not legal in Nebraska. I had heard from someone that the cream had also helped her back pain. I was just curious if it had worked for anyone. My hands are the worst.

I have been using CBD oil since November, primarily for arthritis in my hips, and yes, it does help. It does not alleviate all discomfort, but it certainly makes it easier for me to be active. When I started the folks I bought it from advised that it would take 5-7 days for me to notice a difference. And that was about right. I also use the cream at times for sore muscles. CBD oil does work for me as an anti-inflammatory. As others have said, be careful what you buy, there is just hemp oil, which is not the same. Buy from a reputable distributor. There are also different concentrations, so pay attention to that also, I’ve seen bottles of 250, 500, 750, 1000 mg. Then there is the question of dosage, best to start lower and work up if you need to. Best advice is to go to a cbd store and talk with the folks there, or do an online chat with someone from one of these reputable companies. It took me awhile to understand some of the nuances and differences in products. Good luck!