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Hi Lottie, I started Tamoxifen in March of 2016, and they noted the hyperplasia on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680057/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2022

I “forgot” to add i worry about future bone issues. If i develop any i will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379916/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I went through 5 months of chemo, and my taste buds were immediately affected. First I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122664/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Thank you all for your input, I have appreciated it more than you will know! So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868081/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

Also MY FIRST TIME EVER on a daily medication. Im taking Anastrozole. I too, at 72,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801779/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

@elladee Hello Elladee, I am sorry to hear of your problem with nausea. Even mild persistent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604127/

Discussion: Mild permanent nausea

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2021

As a patient that was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with De nova metastatic stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027406/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

@mistymar Hi quiet river- sounds like you are on the right track. in my life, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523250/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 12:13pm

Hi everyone. I haven’t been on for awhile but thought I’d give my two cents worth....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313282/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and ocular migraines

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2020

I did not have weight gain on anastrozole, but I experienced migraines with auras at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905252/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I just posted below and saw your question. I have been on anastrozole for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807155/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

One problem with C-reactive protein test is that they don't identify the source of inflamnation. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804308/

Discussion: C reactive protein, sedimentation rate and LDH testing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

I am currently following a keto/intermittent fasting diet and feel great. It makes sense to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427560/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2025

I am on Aromasin. I have tried Tamixifen and Arimidex and could not handle the memory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86616/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

Thanks for the dried plumbing mention and source. As for anastrozole, I only took it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693607/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

Thank you! I just completed the third month of Ibrance. I can't tell what side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321452/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

Like madeler22, I am also almost 2 months in and so far so good! I take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703246/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

@brooklyn22 I am 69, onco score 5, KI-67 - 3. I chose not to take them....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411942/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2025

I have been taking Anastrozole, another AI, for almost 18 months and my total LDL cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921922/

Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Tamoxifen makes me retain water. I’ve gained maybe 5-10lbs., which is annoying when I work out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838673/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

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