Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Yes, thanks for all the feedback. It did let me know that I shouldn't be worried that my pain is only in knees and shins rather than all joints. That's what made me worry maybe it might be bone mets instead of from AI. I hope the pain for all of you becomes manageable and diminishes over time. I've noticed my body sometimes gets used to meds and some side effects are temporary as in weeks or months.

Hope it works for you as it does for me.

@mglinkhart Unfortunately, I can't tolerate Claritin or any pain meds, but I'm just happy to believe my pain is not bone mets. I hope the Claritin works for others though. I hope everyone will report back with their results.

Yes! Exactly what happened to me. Had the frantic feeling also that something bad was happening. Since I was provided a prescription immediately after surgery without what should have been an in depth discussion, i began researching myself. Found it was not unusual for leg/knee issues. I was told after several medical inquiries that ibuprofen/Bengay were reliable solutions. NO THEY WEREN’T. I am on an agreed to 3 month hiatus. No mention of what to expect. While several other side effects have gone - my leg/knee limitation is very very slow to ebb. Again my research provides info that says indeed this particular side effect is much slower to show results. And so it goes. I am very disheartened in this situation but remain hopeful time will tell. It is said that misery loves company. It is indeed comforting to care and share. Stay positive.

Hi Gini Pariseau:
I am on Letrozole but at the 3 month mark I am having knee problems.

I, like rosa935, avoided knee surgery by taking collagen, glucosamine chrondroitrin, and vitamin D supplements.

I too am in the process of setting up PT as I have now knee pain which I did not have before Leterzole + now dealing with osteoporosis.

My knee and shin pain didn't start until I had been taking Letrozole for about 18 months and that is what made me question the cause of the pain.

Yes it’s Anastrozole

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Thank you!

I have to confess that if I was given appropriate info at the onset at the start, I am not sure that I would have refused Anastrozole or Letrozole. I opted for Anastrozole and found myself now dealing with side effects that left me HAVING to consider the impact on my day-to-day life. I am self-forgiving enough to realize you can’t get answers when you don’t know the question.

So here I am hoping my body will carry on without Anestrozole - that my diligence through all these years of mamos will continue to be my safety net along with whatever new options become a viable life saving option. I am grateful for all those out there who are working on the future chapters that will offer us any consideration.

My general request is that success be a journey not an event that the Medical profession embraces. We soldiers in the trenches need you to contemplate what you are hearing from us and have the wisdom and professional courage to deal with what you are hearing from us. You are dealing with our bodies. We are living with our bodies.

I think it might be true that the brain fog has left my list of side effects and my confidence has become a welcomed return. This forum has given us all a place to reset and value our hopes and concerns. ❤️