For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing
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Hi Reader Mine started after 3 months. Most of the stiffness was gone after a year except for first thing in the morning for about 30 seconds.
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Hi Reader! I've been on Arimidex since October. No SEs thus far. I AM taking Fosamax for my bones (no problem with it). Many women have no side effects, and, of course, some do. If attitude helps in that, mine was and is extremely positive. I'm so glad that there's something I can do to keep BC away. Wishing you good luck with it and think positive!! HUGS!!
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Hello all,
I just finished 4 rounds of CT, was told radiation was not recommended, and so am about to join you on an AI. I am 57, have great bone density and very little joint pain. I'm so nervous about starting an AI. I worry it's going to age me 10 years overnight. But I'm going to give it my best shot. And I'm looking forward to learning a lot from all of you about managing any SEs, keeping up my bone density and minimizing any joint pain. I do exercise a lot and practice yoga. Hopefully, that will help. Thanks for posting and keeping us newcomers informed.
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Lago, I was stiff first thing in the morning (and the middle of the night) before I started Arimidex - nothing changed after I started it. No better, no worse. Glad that your SEs are under control. HUGS!
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NotToday, welcome. Obviously you're starting Arimidex in great shape bone-wise. That's wonderful. You might inquire about taking Fosamax along with your Arimidex. My MO recommended it. SEs are not a given and I wouldn't anticipate them. If they crop up, you'll find answers and help with them here. I've had no problems so far!. Glad you're all done with your chemo. That must be a huge relief! HUGS!!!
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PontiacPeggy I had to switch though to Exemestane after 3 years though.
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Nice that there are options, isn't it, Lago? Take it you're doing better on it. HUGS!!
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I've been on Arimidex (anastrozole) since May, no SE's yet. No joint pain or stiffness, same hot flashes I've had for 5 years. Good luck!! GG
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GG, did you see where you can suffer from hot flashes for 15 years? Maybe Arimidex will shorten that period of time
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oh gawd Peggy, seriously??????? I don't think my husband can put up with me having hot flashes for 15 years!!
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Seriously, I just read that this week. Hot flashes were never much of an issue for me since I am always cold - quite the novelty being warm. But I totally get the misery you have. Maybe the Arimidex will make them go away sooner. Fingers crossed!!!
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Peggy, luckily I'm not miserable with them and I was kinda kidding about DH. He just laughs as I take clothes off & then put them back on. I've gotten used to dressing in layers. I've always been warm blooded or maybe it was just living in a victorian house for so many years that I can't take the heat. GG
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Peggy, I keep meaning to ask how your husband is doing & how you are doing without him around? GG
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GG, in other words, your Victorian had no heat so you were forced to be warm??????? What a wonderful DH you have. Give him a hug. And I'm glad you're not miserable. You've brightened my evening - thank you!!!
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GG, thank you for remembering and asking. He's doing okay. He alternates between being very lucid and sharp and part of a very unusual fantasy world that is totally real to him. And he'll go from reality to fantasy and back without missing a bit. They are more like hallucinations. But it's all part of the long decline of Parkinson's, sad to say. I'm doing pretty good. Still adjusting to not having him home with me but at the same time very relieved that his care isn't falling on me any longer. I just couldn't do it. I visit him every day. And I've gotten my life going without him. And I've arranged a trip to visit both sons out West this summer - something I could not do with DH. I'm really looking forward to that. Thank you again, GG!!
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Oh Peggy you are so funny sometimes, you make me laugh out loud. I just walked over to him & gave him a hug & told me that was from Peggy! The look on his face is priceless.... Have a good night and hugs to you, GG
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We were posting at the same time. Glad you're doing well & that DH is at a good facility and being cared for. It's very difficult thing to have to do. GG
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HAHA! Thanks for passing along my hug! I'd love to have seen his expression.
It WAS a very hard thing to do. But I was totally unable to function I was so exhausted. I miss having him around but I do not miss the care, lack of sleep and stress.
Now give hubby a nice big wet kiss from me! You take care!
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I appreciate the comments so far about SEs. I always do best if try to "expect the best but prepare for alternatives". Peggy, good point about going in positive. GG and Lago, glad you did pretty well also. Appreciate the input. Now if I can just stop eating everything in sight and get back on track that way!
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Well, good luck with that, Reader! Before I started Arimidex, I had read all the postings here and was getting a bit concerned about SEs. Then I had lunch with a friend visiting from out of town. She's been on Arimidex for several years with no problems at all. That was very nice to know. With that, I put my concerns aside and realized that there are quite a few of us out there who don't have problems; most of us just don't post since we don't need help. You'll do well! HUGS!
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Manu: I had to laugh, I've done the same thing with my Fitbit - wanted to pass someone on a challenge and walked the circle in the house till I had enough steps to pass her.
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Redheaded1 - thanks for the laugh! Carnaval is over for this year, but there's always the next one for the topless, feather thing (ha ha ha!) I am doing my best to remain a survivor :-)
Reader425 - Ari. SEs for me started after just 2 weeks! Trigger finger in left thumb which didn't go away for a year, virtually non stop hot flashes (and yes, I know someone who has hot flashes now for 17 years ...) oh, and a lot more. I switched to letrozole after two years, but the symptoms remained the same. Quit AIs with Dr.'s blessing after 3 years and 3 months. Can't take tamox. because of a previous pulmonary embolism. And Exem. isn't available here. I hope things go smoothly for you! All the best!
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I think we should all purchase feathers and thongs for next year's Carnaval. I'm sure our partners would be appreciative
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you go girl!!!!!
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gee and I just tossed some leftover mardi gras beads from a New Orleans party, should have kept them
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I'm gonna need a lot more feathers....
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I'm imagining all our new post-carnavale feathery avatars!
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I'm not sure BCO would be thrilled with those, Brookside
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I am thinking feathers would be fine but the thongs might be a problem~~not to mention a thong on my chubby body~~
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Nah, don't worry about that, Iris. By next Carnaval we'll all be size 4s!!! (Choke
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