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I have been on Tamoxifen 5mg daily now for about 4 months I couldn’t tolerate 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054284/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I find this blog so helpful. Thank you all for sharing. I have been on anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050587/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I am 5 years out and in all honesty my chemo brain is not getting better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960789/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

I have started and stopped Anestrozole 1 time when I was on it for 3 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046913/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

On Anastrozole I have mild and manageable joint stiffness (mostly in hips) that I could mitigate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962621/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Good morning everybody, I just finished my 6 week hiatus from Arimidex. In my previous post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272159/

Discussion: SERMs and AIs - Choosing not to take them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2019

@cerwin Although I do not have fibromyalgia (I do have extensive chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy, however), I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609705/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2021

THANK YOU! I have not had major problems so far, although it'a only been 2 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86419/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2017

Well - the Calm helped because it's basically magnesium. I took 4 gummies at night (for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961751/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

I was 62 when diagnosed. Went on Anastrozole for about 12 months - but the joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775164/

Discussion: Do side effects of Hormone therapy get better in time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

@ccc1965 Hi Cory, I was diagnosed with ILC June 2024 and did mastectomy, chemo, corrective surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414470/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

A year ago I had similar circumstances. I took anastrozole for six months prior to surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856712/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

Wondering if anyone taking Tamoxifen has experienced heartburn and gastric reflux with stomach pain at tines...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075993/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects are worrying. Read this study

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I was on Letrozole for 9 months w/only hot flashes. (Oncologist #1). Off for chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805890/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Thank’s even when you try to take a break from it Still trying to kill us😊...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065679/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

These AI drugs are tough on a lot of people, me included. It is always some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499480/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 11:39am

I guess my biggest question is what is it used for in the scheme of things....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522411/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did your oncologist suggest a drug vacation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 11:27am

Roch: I, too, have experienced bouts of depression (unusual for me) this spring since going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86538/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2018

I was on the Bio Identical Hormone Therapy- Wiley Protocol for years; Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866956/

Discussion: Bioidentical hormones and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

I take 1 mg, I take mine with food in the morning. I am sorry your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594853/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

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