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I was on Anastrozole for 5 years for my breast cancer. I truly had no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887384/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I have to confess that if I was given appropriate info at the onset at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885413/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

@sirene many of us have taken aromatase inhibitors like anastrazole and letrozole with few side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881247/

Discussion: My path report says invasive ductal carcinoma with apocrine features.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I was on anastrozole for 12 months before getting switched to exemestane. I had HORRIBLE joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870508/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Full disclosure, the decisions I made were based on invasive ductal carcinoma, not DCIS. I agree...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860752/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

Yes! I had terrible plantar fasciitis. I kept plugging along and went to a local podiatrist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857779/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I am no one year in on Anastrozole; minimal acceptable side effects mitigated by yoga, stretching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857658/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I have been taking Anastrozole for 4.5 years. I am due to stop in January 31,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857337/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I am new to this site and also have questions about Anastrozole. I’ve been on it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857311/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I have been taking Anastrozole (Arimidex) for 2.5 years for lobular carcinoma. No side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855914/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

Yes! I had trigger thumb. I was fairly luckily. Side effects probably stated a year in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853156/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Your comments have been so helpful! I have been on anastrozole for 2 years following lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851939/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bladder pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

Everything you have felt (or not felt) is completely normal. I alternate between crying when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841378/

Discussion: Is being mentally numb at all normal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I had a pelvic pain after 8 days of taking Tamixifen. Ultrasound, biopsy. No suspishes changes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833217/

Discussion: Anyone experienced thickening of endometrial lining since lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I would suggest you reconsider taking HRT. I took it in my 50s and wish I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832416/

Discussion: Hormone therapy for menopause symptoms after DCIS?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I had a mastectomy as a result of stage 2 invasive lobular carcinoma, opting for that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830176/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I was on Anastrazole for 5 yrs I never found a problem with side effects because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823541/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

@elliej what was your Oncotype? That generally guides treatment, and can sometimes conflict withi nfo from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819276/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

After 6 months of anastrozole, I just had a painful, sudden side effect yesterday. When I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812653/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

Side effects of Anastrozole usualy remains for 3-4 weeks!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810135/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

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