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@jeaniebean Pharmaceuticals are tricky. Since going on an AI in January 2018, I lost about 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220053/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I think I was on Anastrozole for about 10 months then asked to be switched to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062547/

Discussion: Exemestane and heart palpations?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5 9:53am

I gained 30 pounds. Catch 22, because the joint pain it causes and the weight gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/612182/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2021

When I took it I seemed to have trouble sleeping ... when I start it again...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/253455/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

I am about to go on Arimidex. I am borderline obese and have concerns about whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919955/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I am on daily Letrozole 2.5 mg, & have the following side effects: Neuropathy in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114671/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2017

I found light weight long sleeve (no hoodie); but I like hats, with UV 50 protection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858699/

Discussion: Does anyone use a long sleeve hoodie for sun protection after breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

I just stopped and went back to my normal self. No more hot flashes. Stopped gaining...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053774/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 12:28pm

I had no withdrawal symptoms when I went off anastrazole after five years. Just no more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047206/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 6:59am

I am starting mine now but it seems to keep me from sleeping , so may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86818/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2019

trixie1313 - isn't it great not wearing bras. That and I lost some weight I needed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267111/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

I was on anastrazole for five years. Some stomachs issues weight gain. Mild hair loss otherwise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025265/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 7:03am

I know everyone reacts to meds differently, but would like to take a poll please. From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915339/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I found an NIH study titled “The Impact of Obesity on Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827135/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

@lisastewart7180 Welcome to the group. Yes, likely we all have joint pain from anastrozole... even me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86635/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

I have been on tamoxifen for over two years. A little weight gain, some joint pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87134/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2019

I have a friend on another BC site who is 80, exercises daily with weight bearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034021/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 11:07am

I weight approximately 106 lbs and never had a prescription drug adjusted based on my size....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693463/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

Thank you all for your responses! You have made me feel a bit more relaxed. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126739/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19 11:03am

Hi @lisakuehl I am not any kind of medical professional, but both my wife's weight and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196558/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2018

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