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Surgery in 2017, followed by seven years on Arimidex. Hair loss, joint pain, neuropathy/toes. Oncologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479347/

Discussion: Completing 5 years on Anastrozole: Did you continue or stop after 5?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 6:51am

Everyone is different I had it easy peasy. Back to normal. Had diahrea thriugh mist of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046654/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

I did 5 years on it , then at the recomendation of the oncologist I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475192/

Discussion: Completing 5 years on Anastrozole: Did you continue or stop after 5?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 1:21pm

I had some hair loss no change in bone density after five years on anastrazole accord...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963187/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I did very well I. Anastrazole for five years some stomache issue was my main issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975270/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

Hi Everyone. Does anyone know which of the 3 aromatase inhibitors (Anastrozole, Letrozole, or Exemestane) is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134759/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Hi @colely, I'm tagging fellow members like @lisastiebsuc @astaingegerdm @auntieoakley, who know what it's like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797113/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I've been on Anestrozole for 5 years this December. Luckily, I'm finished with it then. Yes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059511/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Yes I worked in Neurology with neuropathy patients and the booties and gloves work. A bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040344/

Discussion: Neuropathy prevention on Taxol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Yes. Tamoxifen caused lots of hair loss AFTER I stopped. Along with debilitating side effects I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691254/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2022

I took Accord brand for five years very few side effects except diahrea but I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045169/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Had to give up on anestrozole devastating side effects. Pain Weakness. Hair Loss. And 4 trigger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680773/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

What was your issue with Raloxifene? Ineffective? I am taking it now after bailing on Prolia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030874/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

What was your reaction to coming off Letrozole? Did you have any side effects? Also. Anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187550/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Wish I had some good answers but for me they were bad. No hair loss. Only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666699/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2021

I also have a severe problem with hair loss. i had chemo and loss all hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905798/

Discussion: Eek! My hair is falling out!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

For those interested in something to assist with thinning hair. I also have a severe problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331736/

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer: Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

I’m doing ok. I have hair loss, constipation and anemia. All that is worth it because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265733/

Discussion: Enhertu for Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2025

Hi @ro_batista, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think @sandyjr may have some experience with cold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322339/

Discussion: Share your experiences with cold capping, socks and mitts & chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2020

After three months, I began to experience terrible joint pain and numbness in my fingers, hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86621/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

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