Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Did you have pain there before you started taking arimidex? From the posts, it sounds like Arimidex, of the AIs causes the most bone/joint pain. Also, has anyone's oncologist taken estrogen levels before and after taking the medication? Mine has not and I find it odd that the levels are not monitored.

I am currently having pain down the front part of my upper leg and severe pain in my knee. I can't sleep at night due to the pain. I'm seeing my doctor next week to see if I can get a diagnosis. I'm not sure if this is a result of Arimidex, or something else. Sound familiar to anyone?

I am not sure I know the difference between a burning pain or sharp pain, but if I had to choose a sharp pain in my heels. I am reading that many women who are on AIs have joint/bone pain and I would am interested in hearing what their docs - either oncologist or orthopedic recommend to treat the joint pain. There must be some remedies other than going off the pills

I would like to know where in your body you are feeling joint pain and what you or your orthopedic Dr are doing to mitigate the pain? I have been on Femera for 5 weeks and my pain is in the heels of my feet. I do exercise every day (stationary bike and yoga).

I started taking Femura a month ago the same time I started radiation. No side effects yet but concerned they may develop. I started yoga which overall helps

Sparklegram, I admire your courage and determination. I have just started taking anastrozole almost a week now and no side effects yet. I am battling depression so bad that I can't think straight. I read posts of people suffering terribly from side effects and wonder sometimes if it's all worth it. The chemo, radiation, surgery now drugs. Then I read a post like yours and I get a bit of hope back. How does one fight the depression? Nobody warned me about that. Or that I'd never be my old self again.

I'm seeing my Oncologist next month. I'll ask her about Femura. Does anyone else have an opinion or experience with Aridex VS Femura? I'd really rather not feel many years older than my 74 years if there is an alternative!

My oncologist put me on Femura rather than the one you are taking as studies show it has fewer side effects.

Not yet, Francine. I've been reluctant to try any other choices because it seems to me, from what I've read here, that they all have similar side effects.

@francine6829 - if you are directing you question to me the answer is no. When I investigated the drug, I found it may have similar side effects to the AI I am taking. I believe it’s important to remember that 50 percent of those who take an AI Do Not experience difficult side effects. Hopefully, you’ll be in that 50%🙏