Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

I take the same and I was diagnosed the same as you. I have problems with joint pain in thumbs, shoulders and hips. I sure will try this. Keep us updated

I live near King Orchards. Going next week to pick up their tart cherry juice and start my own experiment on me. I’ll keep you posted!

@char81: Thank you as well for the tart cherry study. Had lumpectomy 6 weeks ago, no need for radiation or chemo based on the Onco score and other indicators. Started Letrozole 3 weeks ago. So far lucky, no major side effects, although most mornings I feel as if I had done some major yard work, even on the days that I didn’t do it. Joint/muscle pain mostly in hips. Goes away gradually during the course of the day. Unfortunately, because of hot/humid weather I do my daily (or almost daily, about 325 days/year) 2 mile morning walk between 7 and 8 AM, when the pain is still quite pronounced. I don’t want to start with OTC pain killers on a daily basis for this - yet. Hoping come fall I can do my walk after the soreness eases up. In addition to the brisk walks I also do some stretching exercises for my back, some bridges, squats, and planks, and 3 to 4 days a week 1 to 3 hours of yard work. Still - looking at Zometa in a few month’s time. For now I’m just crossing my fingers that the AI side effects stay manageable.

Hi I’m right here with you. I don’t want to take it either due to the side effects and my age. I’m 71. Can I ask how old you are?

You’re welcome😊 and good luck - I am on day 5 trying it out!
Make sure you research the kind of tart cherry - Amazon sells many gummies that don’t have a “real” dose of tart cherry. I purchased mine from Michigan and also a concentrate from health food store.

Thank you so much for attaching the study. I have had foot pain for 2 weeks, and I think this study is giving me an explanation!! Like you, I exercise every day but have lots of hair loss and now this foot pain. I"m starting with the Tart Cherry juice today... Hopefully this will help! (It can't hurt!!) THANK YOU!!

I am not sure that 15 minutes or 30 minutes will really make a difference if you pre hydrate for a day. For me they always use these tiny little saline bags and the medicine is actually syringe push during that little bag. The difference between 15 and 30 in our infusion room is how fast they run the saline. Realistically with all the new space restrictions, I think it boils down to how many people are waiting to get chemo. I really do drink a few extra big glasses of water the day before and the day of, and have had zero side effects from this.
Is anastrazole your first hormone treatment? Have you had any side effects from it?

I started anastrozole on 1/04/2021. I have had minimum to zero side effects. I hydrate everyday (64 oz or more). I have continued my regular exercise routine (treadmill 45 min. Seven days a week).
In addition I do aerobic exercise tape 4 days a week.
This has been the key for me. Hair is doing ok so far no issue yet.
I am now having to to Zometa for osteoporosis so time will tell what happens.

Yes Sept. 3rd but the infusion is 15 minutes and they would not discuss lengthening it.

Thank you. Interesting study