I am in my 1st 6 mos. of using Aromasin after 2 & 1/2 yrs on Tamoxafin. I am dealing with significant joint and bone pain (which is like a throbbing tooth ache, and am limited in physical activities because it hurts to move. I keep telling myself I can do it for the prescribed 2 & 1/2 yrs, but sometimes I have trouble feeling positive about the idea. I'm 64, and I really hope that when I'm d...
After 3 months of taking aromasin I developed a painful wrist. My Oncology has advised me to stop two weeks ago and the pain of my wrist is still there. What should I do
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Linda B | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/2/2008
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I began with Tamoxifen, then moved to Arimidex. Joint pain was localized in both ankles. The pain did not restrict my work-outs, but certainly added to my discomfort. I then moved to Arimidex. The joint pain is now in my wrists and appreciably reduced in my feet and ankles.
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popcorn | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/26/2008
Condition: Advanced Breast Cancer Progression Post-Antiestrogen Therapy
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The headache and buzzing inside the head was unbearable. I made an apt with a neurologist.Some nausea but the headache responded to no treatment.I give up on it.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/19/2008
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33. I was also pregnant. After chemo, I was placed on Tamoxifen. After one year of Tamoxifen I still had no side effects. With no menopausal side effects my doctor felt that it may not be working for me so he suggested I have my ovaries removed. I have now been on Aromasin for about 2 months. I do not seem to have any side effects from it. I have some hot flashes but they are very mild. I hope that things continue this well.
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Phyl | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/15/2008
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I am tired I finished treatment in Oct. but Im also on Coreg is this why I am tired?
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angel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/14/2008
Condition: Other
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my joints ace and i keep getting yeast infections and later I was told this medication has triggered herpes and I cannot understand this when I have not had sex form or fashion in 30yrs.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/27/2008
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I had terrible symptoms with tamoxafin and was put on aromasin as soon as we knew menapause was done. The body aches, joint pain are less severe but my bone density has decreased 9% in the last 2yrs. Fatigue and depression are my big complaints. My Dr. put me on effexor which has helped tremendously with depression and also hot flashes and nite sweats.
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Sha | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/24/2008
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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switched from Femara last Nov. it's still early but i'm still experiencing some joint pain, weight gain but with assitance from sleep meds sleeping much better. still experience fatique. PMS-like effects less pronounced with this medicine.
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hkrein | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/20/2008
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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Muscle aches in various parts of my body stiffness all over
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cindhos | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/10/2008
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I have experienced numbness in my hands and feet, which my oncology office said was not a side effect of this med, now I learn from this website that it is. I also have very stiff joints and swelling in my legs and hands, pain in my wrists, and all around low energy.
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linda | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/8/2007
Condition: Other
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so far so good as far as the breast cancer, no recurrence but a lot of joint pain
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Lisa | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I have tried Arimidex and switched over to Aromasin because I became so depressed.At first I tolerated it better but now the same symptoms are appearing.Depression, nausea, fatigue. I am 68 and wonder if I need to take anything to make me feel so lousy or am better off taking my chances. Anybody out there with similar experiences?
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opal2705 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I just finished my 3 yrs on arimidex after 2 yrs on tamoxifin..only suffered joint aches, but glad to be finished, joining a clinical trial for 5 yrs on letrozole, wish me luck
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Nancy-O | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/5/2007
Condition: Hormone Receptor Positive Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer After Adjuvant Tamoxifen
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I am in my 1st 6 mos. of using Aromasin after 2 & 1/2 yrs on Tamoxafin. I am dealing with significant joint and bone pain (which is like a throbbing tooth ache, and am limited in physical activities because it hurts to move. I keep telling myself I can do it for the prescribed 2 & 1/2 yrs, but sometimes I have trouble feeling positive about the idea. I'm 64, and I really hope that when I'm done with all of this, I will still be "young" enough to feel good and begin enjoying an active lifestyle again.Read More Read Less
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