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@astaingegerdm thank you for your comment. I had a bone density in May 2021 and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645765/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2021

I am so sorry, it is so painful, I am so grateful that mine disappeared after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644102/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

When I discussed this with my oncologist in July, reducing the dosage of Arimidex (Anastrozole), she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/627430/

Discussion: Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2021

Your case seems similar to mine, I’ll be 68 in a few weeks. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624505/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2021

Hi Beth, I moved your message to this discussion started by @roch who was asking similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619660/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

I have also recently been advised by my oncologist to consider the Zoledronic acid and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605181/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

This is exactly what happened to me, I started the anastrozole in November, 2019 and except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604831/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2021

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 BC, Grade 2, invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) with 2 small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594846/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

Yes, my side effects from Anastrozole came on slowly. I think I took it for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594077/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

@elizm, That was ONE of my side effects from Anastrozole, too. I ended up having an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87595/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2021

Greetings everyone, I’m really happy to find this discussion about withdrawal from an AI. I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209468/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

I was diagnosed with invasive DCIS Stage 1 ER+ breast cancer. My surgeon and I agreed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513754/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 2:56pm

@mocheta Ditto but from Anastrozole. This side effect in those with GERD / hiatal hernia etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499200/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 6:52am

I feel in my case I got poor advice from my PCP in the beginning. Knowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495842/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 5:10pm

Aromatase inhibitors have been around for 25 years with all their debilitating side effects. I find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483778/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 10:31am

I was put on Anastrazole initially. Had minor side effects that went away (nausea, headache, dizziness)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483672/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 9:03am

@wews I take 1/2 pill of Anastrozole daily. Apparently I've read that 1/2 pill every day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471466/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

@debds I have been on Anastrozole with AVET manufacturer. Lots of side effects. Did not know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468568/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2025

There are 3 different AIs--anastrozole, letrozole, & exemestane, and there is tamoxifen. What I never understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465214/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

Hi! I am on my 21st month of taking Anastrozole and am wondering if anyone has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460874/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

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