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@queenmary25 Joint and bone pains are one of the biggest problems with anastrozole. There are two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328163/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2020

Jeannie53, I too had many problems with Anastrozole! It was the first medication my doctor had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220010/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

I also had really bad achy hands on Anastrozole. I switched after 11 months to Exemestane....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87555/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Unfortunately in my case I have had many side effects from Anastrozole. Nausea, hot flashes, headaches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87553/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

@dianamiracle After all the side effects from anastrazole and letrozole, I went on exemestane and haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87535/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

On anastrozole one of the strange side effects was my toes and shoulders were achy -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87530/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Hi. I was diagnosed at age 47 Stage 3 IDC PR/ER+ HER2- in 2018. Bilateral mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318694/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

Hi- I have been taking anastrozole as my estrogen blocker which can soften my bones. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/269975/

Discussion: Questions about Hormone Blockers: Side Effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2020

The hemmoragic cytstis started after my chemo and cytocin. I did antibiotics and my Urologist did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297665/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bladder pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2020

I'm now on anastrozole, what were your side effects ? Did u have to have intervenes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209443/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

I cannot answer most of your questions; I will be checking back frequently to see if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315091/

Discussion: CTS5 and Oncotype DX

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

I read that 20% of women stop taking an AI inhibitor in the first 2 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219908/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2020

Bone and joint aches and pains seem to be my worst side effect too. I’m on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292030/

Discussion: What is effective in treating joint pain from AI treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2020

I am 68 and have been taking Anastrazole for a year. My side effects have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291286/

Discussion: LCIS-Age 61 (post menopause) diagnosis- AI’s a good idea?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2020

I am not sure which side effects you are referring to, anastrazole, or breast cancer? Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209434/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2020

After four days on anastrazole mayo told me to stop as the side effects were horrendous....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209432/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2020

Bottom line is “Cancer Sucks”!!! We no longer have the choices for a healthy body that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291506/

Discussion: Aches and pains in the bones

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2020

Sparklegram, I was on Anastrozole for about 6 months and had some awful side effects. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87384/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2019

Cfacarol, Welcome! Like Trixie, I’ve been on a few meds trying to find the one with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276430/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitor side effects - dry mouth

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2019

I thought this article might be interesting. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4464018/ is the location. I tried to highlight key...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219868/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2019

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