Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

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

wow, that is amazing. well, I decided I waited long enough; going to Podiatrist tomorrow for professional opinion.

I’m a walker and was on Anastrozole for 2 years. One day both my feet hurt enough I had to hobble. I thought plantar fasciitis. But in both feet at the same time No. I took a break from med. 2 months now off of med and they seem to be improving. Good luck

I have tried many inserts and a copper arch bands. All with some help. I also do stretches and strengthening exercises for my feet.

I’m doing quite well. I’m now four years cancer free. I experienced lower lumbar area back pain which was a red flag. I had bone scan this fall and was negative for ca…thank heavens!
We plan to leave for Texas next week to enjoy the winter in a warmer climate.
Thanks for your inquiry!

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

Unfortunately yes. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis 3 yrs. ago and still have it today. I did get some relief from taping for a period. I did all the exercises and even got the injections which lasted about 6 months. I took endocrine therapies for quite a few years, over 10. Interestingly this started as well as a few other annoying issues after I quit taking it. I always like to say, “I am still here to complain about it”.
Have any of you tried anything, that seemed to help? Has anyone tried any shoe inserts?

Oh sorry to hear that and hope it gets better now that you're taking a med break. I guess I will get a podiatrist appointment since my home remedies aren't cutting it. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I had similar but am not a runner. I’m an outside Walker or treadmill Walker but did it regularly 3-4 times a week. After 5 months on Anastrozole ( started July 2020, metastasis to my bones) I had the same
Thing, feel like plantars fasciitis on my left foot. It is finally better after 10 months but I still have some pain from time to time. Now it is starting on my right foot along the side (different position on the foot but same pain) Ugg! I were Crocs instead of slipper in the house and running shoes with a very cushioned insole and that makes a big difference. I also had some hair loss (I think one person who responded to your message spoke about hair loss) and now in the past three months it is starting to regrow and I have all these new baby hairs so that is encouraging. I think all of those side effects unfortunately are normal. As long as the medication’s are doing what they need to do, and I pray they are, the rest I will manage and I’m sure you were all the same. Stay strong ladies you are warriors!