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Topic: Anyone switching or switched from aromasin to another HT?

Forum: Hormonal Therapy - Before, During and After — Risks and benefits, side effects, and costs of anti-estrogen medications.

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Posted on: Jul 17, 2012 01:17 AM

fondak wrote:

I was wondering if anyone else had side effects with aromasin that went away after making a switch to another treatment.  If so, could you please share your experience and what you switched to?

My onc told me many women had problems the first 6 weeks.  It's been 7 for me now and the joint pain and insomnia haven't let up at all.  I read that it can take from 6 months to 2 years......wide range, I know.

I don't want to switch and be right back where I am.  I'm confused about what to do.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Dx 8/5/2011, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 9/9 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Jul 23, 2012 05:28 PM KAJDerby wrote:

I've been on aromasin for 2 years and the joint pain has gotten worse.  I am interested to see what other people will say.  I could really use some help in this area too.

Grace - Diagnosis: 12/2/2009, IDC, DCIS 7cm; Stage ?, Grade 3, ER+/PR-, HER2+
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Jul 27, 2012 02:21 PM proudtospin wrote:

was on femara for 18 mo, then on aromasin for 3 1/2 years, really do not know if I have side effects or not

I used to think I had pain in the legs but it turned out to be from a dif med so nothing I can blame now cept my memory stinks and that is tough as I still work but some days...can't remember **at all

Dx 6/2008, DCIS, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+
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Jul 27, 2012 02:24 PM kira1234 wrote:

I was on Femara for 15 months. I was miserable the entire time, but finally stopped because my final SE was just to much I broke out with an eczema rash over my entire body. I've been on Aromasin for 3 months so far. I have no side effects other than quite an apatite.

Dx 6/1/2010, ILC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 07/10/2010 Lumpectomy (Left); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Left)Radiation Therapy 08/03/2010 InternalHormonal Therapy 10/05/2010 Aromasin
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Jul 31, 2012 09:45 PM fondak wrote:

I continue to question whether or not to try something else.  Some things have improved.  Hot flashes are less intense and less frequent and I am sleeping much better though benedryl is helping with that. 

However, the pain is still there and more intense in my right hand but less intense in my feet in the mornings.  I can actually walk somewhat normally.  Prior to this I would hobble around for the first half hour or so.

Dx 8/5/2011, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 9/9 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-

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