For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing
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thank-you, I will check that out..
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I will post something on it right now, so it will be at the top of the active topics!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45wkl9Rs-MI
This was posted by lago a while back and Ive been trying to do some. Its an indoor walking/work out thing, that at least, for the starter video, is pretty easy. Its about 15 minutes long and does about 1 mile of walking/excercise. I like that its indoors too- I am having trouble making myself go walk at the gym cause Im a lazy ass, but no excuse for not doing it at home!
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Come over to the exercise thread too if you want.....we will pump you up!
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Ive been there! I was too ashamed of being unworthy compared to the rest that I slunk away, embarrassed!
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Come back....everybody just does what they can!
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The full 5 mile walk (over an hour) is here: linky
It stops after each mile so you can stop when ever you want. I do 4 miles. If you're not used to exercising take it slow. Also don't do the light jog 2 minute boost at the end of each mile if you can't to any high impact.
It does include some upper body but if you want more (easy upper body with walk: linkyupper
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Spookiemom, yes still being treated, actually started on Anastrozole (arimidex) April 2013 so looking at 4 plus years to go. DebDylan, you can get a flu shot because they have the dead and the live vaccine. I got the dead vaccine--that not the one that they spray up your nostrils which is live. I got the shot.
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Thanks Chris for your response.
My scared-ness is because I DID have regular mammograms. And for three years there was a little something that they ultrasounded or sonogrammed. And each time Til this year radiology declared me fine---just calcifications. I have dense breast tissue. And large. Shoulda had breast MRI all along.
So this year the little something was biopsied. And then another something was found. And on MRI 3 things were found, one having grown into my chest muscle. So, now knowing post surgery they are ILC and pleomorphic.....wish I had had both breasts removed. I still might. I know that still provides no guarantees. But less likely to be taken by surprise.
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Did you all have baseline estrogen levels done? How do we know the AI is working?
Anyone notice any difference on different brands or are these all the same, I.e. no generic.
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hollyboo if you are having any SE there is a good chance it's reducing your estrogen. Granted if you aren't having SE it doesn't mean it isn't but I don't know if I know of anyone who isn't having some SE, minor but some.
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See if anyplace in your area offers 3D mammograms. Our local hospital just went to them & they are awesome. They take 400 separate layers of pictures. When I had mine just a couple weeks ago, the technician showed me the slides. There was a little thickening in one place, that would look suspicious on a regular scan, but when she went down a couple layers, you could see that it was just where the blood vessels came together. They have been able to catch many more early cancers, plus have been able to rule out cancer without ladies having to go through more tests, biopsies etc. My doctor said that 3D can replace MRIs in most cases. It was really exciting to me because I felt it is was something that IS actually progress!
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well, went in for my first bone scan after starting Arimidex. Should have the comparison results in a few days.
Also, the only side effect I have is very dry mouth and throat. No aches or pains.
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Ruth...just to say it's a cute new pic of you!
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thanks!
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I am always so tired and achy. Feeling
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Teresa you body has been through a lot in the past year. It takes time to heal from chemo/surgery. Also add time for your body to get used to the Anastrozole. It took about a year for me.
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I agree with Lago, Teresa, you have been through a war and your body needs time to adjust! You will get through all of this, we all have. I thought at first that I was having side effects (achieness in my legs) but honestly it passed.
try maybe doing something like yoga or stretching or something to ease your joints and such, I started swimming more than I did before and find it a huge help!
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Teresa - what lago said. I'm 13 months into anastrozole and realize that while I do still have fatigue I think it's related more to menopausal sleep issues than specifically tied to the drug. Early on I had more intense fatigue and serious trigger thumb. The trigger thumb resolved on its own and the intense fatigue has resided to what was a more typical level prior to BC. The only discomfort I really have now is sore, stiff feet after being immobile for a while. Do what you can for comfort, try to stay as active as reasonably possible, and do let yourself rest if you're tired (if possible, that is). Our bodies let us know when they've had enough and sometimes it truly is OK to sleep away a day or two to stay on top of things.
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It will seem weird to say, but you will feel better if you can force yourself to get some exercise.....really.....
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I agree with Ruth, some sort of exercise makes me feel much better! it is only when I take a few days off (which I did last week) that then I get the achies back.
I do have nasty feet and am hoping that when I end the meds....maybe the feet will get better?
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Lago I'm doing my best.....I've just been so frustrated and depressed lately, then to have the aches and not sleeping on top of it doesn't help. Your picture always make me smile, maybe I need to log on here more often.
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Teresa G, I agree with you, Lago photo is a happy one, stretched out hands, smile, sunglasses. I had a really tough last 2 weeks. Its been 6 months since my dx, I went to my PCP & got some meds. I feel 100% better. Knowing that they will kick it, feeling more in control. I will start Arimidex in 3-4 weeks.
You are 2 months ahead of me in dx...keep posting, I think it helps....
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Holeinone - These forums are a great help, I will definitely still be here posting. In fact I will be on my May Chemo forum for a long time even though all of us are done with chemo. We have all become friends (as best as we can on here) and cheer each other on. Most of them are on Tamoxifen though but still post there as well. I will be here for another five years or so with you.
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Holeinone - it only took me about 3 weeks post diagnosis but pre-surgery to get some pharmaceutical emotional aid from my breast surgeon's office. It did the trick and I will forever keep it on hand for those times when I'm blue and can't seem to shake it. I've used it only a couple of times since BMX in November 2012. Hang in there sweet pea!
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Sweet&special, thank- you for encouraging words...being on these boards has made it easier to cope. I should of asked for help sooner on the meds, but I am confident now things will slowly get better. I got another 3 weeks of this sore, itchy radiation rash, but easier than chemo...
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holeinone, did you ask your RO for a cream for your itchie rash? I got itchie but they gave me a handful of samples and one of them was perfect for "radiation dermatitis" or some such thing
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Yes, I actually got a stronger creme today. The rash on my back, I guess where the radiation exits, is worse than the rash on my chest. I have kinda rashy, sensitive skin to start with, lots of freckles. I lucked out with Taxol, only got a minor rash from that on my arms. I was a little concerned with that drug.
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good for you, remember to speak up and yell when you need stuff...sounds like you have. Good luck~~
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Teresa_G of course I'm happy in that photo. I was down the cape (Cape Cod, MA) visiting my parents. That photo was taken outside a restaurant by the ocean… and I just finished a plate of fried clams (with bellies). Not sure if it's my parents or the clams I enjoy more when I go home.
But lack of sleep makes me bitchy and depressed too. Anastrozole can do that. I wear a sleep mask now so when I do wake up I can fall back to sleep faster. ( bucky.com/40-blinks-sleep-masks.html )
I wash my face/brush teeth an hour before I need to go to bed. Also try to be off the computer for at least an hour before I go to bed. Otherwise my mind is going and I can't fall asleep.
To be honest I don't think I had a good night normal sleep on weekly basis for at least a year after I ended chemo. I had some good nights but not a full week of them. The mask really helped me a lot.
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