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Thank you-so glad to have found this discussion. I have a super supportive hub and fam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804859/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

My main side effects have been blurred vision, insomnia, joint pain. Taking 1000 mg turmeric for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829011/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Stands to reason. It’s the fillers that can cause unwanted side effects beyond estrogen suppression effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020447/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

I started with Anastrozole within about 4 months - My hands started with the join pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209473/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

I was on Tamoxifen for two years and had itching, dry skin, and occasional terrible leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196662/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2019

My side effects on anastrozole are joint pain, hands and feet pain, insomnia, hair loss, fatigue,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272149/

Discussion: SERMs and AIs - Choosing not to take them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2019

I have taken Anastrazole for 6 days now. The insomnia is awful. I've had trouble sleeping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061325/

Discussion: Does taking aromatase inhibitor at night contribute to insomnia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I am crying as I write this because you capture perfectly how I feel on Anastrozole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934876/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

I have been on anastrozole for about a year. I had stage 2 lobular cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837626/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

I reached my 5 years last November and stopped taking the drug. My digestive issues stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042783/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

I think this whole experience of having had breast cancer is so traumatic that fatigue is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021077/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

I have had a delayed reaction also, I started Anastrozole in October of 2019 and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594542/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2021

I am going through a similar thing and am taking a three week break from Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594312/

Discussion: Symptoms after quitting arimidex

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2021

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

Keep going. I found that the stomach issues - I had nausea, acid reflux and gas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395068/

Discussion: Exemestane side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Hi Tessfair1, well, just about, but again, delicate subject, I am experiencing loose stools almost daily....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219784/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

Anastrozole and all the blockers cause heart damage, high cholesterol, horrible muscle and joint pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298269/

Discussion: What type of aching can anastrozole cause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

@saraabrooks This could have been written by me. I know it is so hard to deal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543622/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:32pm

@mimzy Good to have your surgery scheduled. Prayers for you. Not everyone has every side effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012062/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

CALM comes in powder which you dissolve in water & drink, or gummies. I have tried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220139/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

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