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Anastrozole Brain Fog
I started taking Anastrozole in October 2018 after radiation for stage 2 breast cancer. Has anyone had ‘brain fog’ or memory loss with this medication?...
Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?
I have been taking anastrozole for only 5 months now. I had a lumpectomy and 20 radiation treatments. Just recently I have been experiencing nervousness...
Has anyone gotten a breast infection while on anastrozole?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-gotten-a-breast-infection-while-on-anastrozole/
I started anastrozole mis- June 2023. I started having side effects maybe after a month, headaches, joint aches, moody, tired, fatigued… Dr ordered brain MRI...
Treatment-related skin issues: Hives and itching
I was on Anastrozole following stage 2A breast cancer radiation. After about 4 months on Anastrozole I started breaking out in hives and severe itching....
Has anyone had a Prolia injection?
Bone density poor results. I’m taking Verenzio and Anastrozole. Wonder about side effects.
Has anyone had uterine problems from anastrozole?
I have been on Arimidex for 4 months and a pelvic ultrasound revealed uterine fluid that will have to be biopsied...no fluid was detected 8...
Taking testosterone to help with aromatase inhibitors
I have tried only one AI, anastrozole, and could only take the side effects for 10 days. I’m about to try Letrozole next week. I’m...
What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?
I've been taking anastrozole for six months to shrink tumors in preparation for surgery. I stopped taking it about a week and a half ago...
Anastrozole - should I take?
I'm 73, and was recently diagnosed with stage ER/PR+, HER-2- Invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 1a, of the R Breast and had a lumpectomy. I have...
Anyone experienced dizziness or optical changes with exemastane
Hello I’ve tried letrozole, anastrozole with terrible side effects. Now on exemastane for 4 weeks. I’m experiencing much dizziness and found out at my annual...
Anastrozole withdrawal
After only one month on anastrozole after my lumpectomy and radiation, my dr took me off it bc I couldn’t cope with side affects. Now...
Has anyone on Anastrozole had eye/sight problems?
I’ve been on Anastrozole since march, I’ve had side effects that have been discussed here but I haven’t seen anyone mention eye or seeing troubles....
Neuropathy after surgery/radiation but before anastrozole
I've seen many posts about neuropathy as a side effect of AIs, however, my foot pain (burning sensation) started about 4 months after I completed...
Anastrozole: Is it worth it?
About to start the five year drug....has anyone not taken any of these drugs? Don’t know if the side effects and quality of life during...
Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?
I was diagnosed in April 2024 stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma - estrogen positive. I had lumpectomy and radiation my onco score was 12 so...
Anyone on AI back of knee pain, leg collapse?
I was on Anastrozole for six months but it gave me too many side effects. Took a month break and have been on Letrozole for...
Advice on Exemestane
I've been prescribed Exemestane after severe jaw pain from Anastrozole. The listed side effects of both drugs are terrifying to me. Even more terrifying after...
How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?
I have been on Anastrozole for four weeks. I have brain fog, joint pain and extreme fatigue. My Doctor wants to switch me to Exemestane.I...
Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?
Why is the dosage for Anastrozole (and any other AI) the same for everyone no matter your weight or size? Does this-one size-fits-all approach have...
Pros and cons of endocrine therapy
My stage 1 breast tumor’s ER positivity was retested and this time it came up 60% positive vs 1-10% positive during the CNB. My oncologist...