Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

I am so happy for you that you’re all done !!!! I pray to God Arimidex is less toxic for me as I also want to be around to complain about it too !!!!! In the meantime No more heels for me. The podiatrist has offos shoes in his office and that’s all I wear. Not sexy but soooooo comfy though the flip flop are cute. My new normal

I've been on anastrozole since October 22, 2021 and only have had joint pain and bone pain in knees and hips but nothing that Tylenol doesn't fix. I have been doing PT and bone strengthening exercises. No thinning or hair loss but all my is coming back from being hairless from 20 cycles of chemo. Walking 30 minutes twice a day really helps. Also, getting up every hour to walk 5 minutes in the house. Keep moving and best of luck.

Hi, I just completed my cancer treatments for Stage III. My DECA Scan came back with osteoporosis. My doctor also wanted me to take injections of Prolia. So far the anastrozole isn't causing any side effects but sore muscles. I'm 62/63 in February. I do not want reoccurrence. Therefore, this was an option for me that I was willing to take as my cancer was in my lymph nodes. I did say no to the injections and opted for another DEXA scan in a year. Making these decisions are so hard but speak to your oncologist about your concerns and ask why he feels you need to be on it. Good luck and best wishes.

Welcome krp. How long have you been taking anastrozole?

I am currently taking anastrozole and don’t like the side effects. My hair is thinning terribly right in front terrible headaches quick to anger my arthritis is acting up and joint pain is worse. I need to find out if the cancer will return. Surgeon caught the tumor early. Stage 2

Hi. Any runners out there on Anastrozole? Been running for years, decades, but stopped for a few months. Started training for a race and quickly developed very bad plantar fasciitis and other foot pain too, haven't gone to podiatrist yet but feels like could be bone related too. It's been about a month and still bothersome. Wondering if possible foot bones were weakened from Anastrozole but only been taking about 4 mo. Doesn't help that I gained about 10 lbs in last 2 years! Any one else have foot issues post med ? Thanks.