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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

I have been on anastrozole for a month now and have little side effects if any....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809815/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I appreciate the words of support, and I am happy that so many of you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809224/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences on this thread. I have spent a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807765/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I’m taking Anastrozole ( one of the three AInhibitors) now in month 10. I was worried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804822/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I’m on month 9 of Anastrozole and I do not experience any intolerable side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795074/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Hi @debbie2721 , I was diagnosed with ADH in February 2022. Estrogen scores were not done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789751/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

I’m 72, diagnosed with IDC ER-PR Positive HER2 negative. Jan. 22. Had a unilateral mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784983/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

I have been on anastrozole for about a month. I was worried about side effects like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784713/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

@ellerbracke I was on Anastrozole for clues to 3 yrs and I developed a trigger thumb....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778960/

Discussion: Trigger thumb: What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

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