Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

I am impressed you did that long!
My stats are 3-12 with the meds, but having hysterectomy next week which is to bring it down to 7%.
I tried same med twice for only 3 weeks each time! First time I quit when I started thinking about suicide...I appeased the oncologist and tried one more time for 3 weeks and gave up because like you I could not bend my fingers or even get out of bed!
I think we all have to also think of quality of life!
I am 64 have 4 young grandsons. I love to fish and kayak and play with the boys....I will not be bedridden.
Hugs to all of you!

I agree with you!!!!

I guess I would put up with the side affects better if the meds gave me greater than a 9% chance with the meds. Seems like a lot of crap I’m taking for 9%. Hope you have less side affects.

On another note, I guess I'd rather go through all this than have the cancer come back so hang in there. One day at a time right.

Hi there. I had a lumpectomy for bc, then 16 weeks of chemo, now am done week 2 of 5 of radiation. Next are the meds for me too. It's been nothing but hell for me up to now. Now I'm dealing with such terrible weakness and neuropathy in hands and feet. I hear ya girl when you say you are so done. I truly feel your pain.

I was lucky that I just needed radiation. Not fun but I got thru it. Hopefully it goes well for you.

kwanless - I am so sorry you are going through all of that. I'm finishing up my radiation and have to make a decision on HRT meds. It's just enough getting over of having cancer, then having chemo, surgery, and radiation. Yuck!

I have been on Anastrozole for a year and a half. I can’t handle it anymore. I went from few wrinkles to a face full of wrinkles. I have such vaginal dryness sex is out of the question. My joints ache. My fingers won’t bend. All of this for an added 9% chance my cancer won’t come back. No! I’m done! Just trying to figure out how long it will be before the side affects go away! Kathy

Thank you!

Hi, Mollie. I'm browsing conversations while waiting for dinner to cook. I am not part of this particular conversation, but when I read your words about exercise, I know of 2 discussions that I want to share with you. I invite you to take a look. You might find some encouragement or inspiration to get started. I know that your participation will be welcomed, because in spite of our medical differences, we have an equal interest in taking care of our selves and supporting each other.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lighten-your-limbs-with-friends/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/staying-motivated-for-the-long-haul/
Sending good thoughts for success.