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Hi! You are absolutely right, side effects ARE different for everyone! I can tell you my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877109/

Discussion: Tamoxifen or AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

I have been taking anastrozole for about 3 and a half years. Side effects have only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873670/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I had a lumpectomy for a caught-early mass (5-6 mm, clean sentinel lymph nodes) 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860750/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

How long have you been taking the Anastrozole? What side effects do/ did you have? And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860466/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

I think the simple answer is that it would depend upon one's risk of recurrence for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856778/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

A year ago I had similar circumstances. I took anastrozole for six months prior to surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856712/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

Yes! I experienced carpel syndrome too in both hands. It was actually with my hands frozen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852378/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

I had the same (DCIS left breast, no lymph nodes involved). Lumpectomy and oncoplastic at same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839043/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

@jixs, such a difficult choice: side effects and fear of the cancer coming back. Taking an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836349/

Discussion: Amrimidex vs Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

I have been on AI Anastrozole for one year… with mild totally manageable joint discomfort mitigated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835533/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

Hello @jixs stiffness and muscle pain is a known side effect of arimidex (Anastrazole). I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830266/

Discussion: Amrimidex vs Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I have been on Anastrozole for 2 years with no noticeable side effects until the end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824389/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I had Hr2+ (ductal) breast cancer stage 1 ( aggressive type) As a precaution of cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822584/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

I did continue on Anastrozole and have been very successful in finding or hearing about possible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820535/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

This is not the link I had in mind, but it's similar. I may have assumed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817210/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

Thanks for the link and your comment. I stopped anastrozole after one morning last week when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817050/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I’m sorry to hear about your problems with TMJ while taking Letrozole. In 2020, after taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812832/

Discussion: Letrozole and TMJ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

I had osteopenia before I took anastozole. The first six months I took nothing for my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810686/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

While on anastrozole i was given Zoledron once a year. I had no side effects and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809665/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I have switched from Anastrazole to Letrozole and now Tamoxifen due to side effects. My onco...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809514/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

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