Joint Pain

Hello Marjen

I was on femara for 4 months and then the claw hands started.  Pills diddn't take the pain away so I stopped the Femara.  I sleep each night with wrist splints  on.  This allows me to sleep at night and there is slight discomfort in the morning.  One year later I still struggle with fine motor skills like doing up my bras and doing up necklaces.  The cold weather aggravates the condition.

I decided not to take painkillers etc longterm because I haven't found them to be helpful.  I recommend the wrist splints when sleeping.  At least I get my sleep!  My hands hurt when I am driving too. 

Hi Marjen

Also I developed cramps in the legs while on tamoxifen.  This was damm painful.  Didn't last long, but I was in tears.

What I found to be useful is limit my intake of oranges and lemons and vinegar and sleep with my legs bent. Sleeping with the legs bent is really helpful.