Side Effects of Arimidex After Almost 2 Years

Having a great support system like you have is half the battle. No one should ever tell you what you should or should not do because a PHARMA Company tells you this is your sure bet of a cure. There are no guarantees. Like yoyur sister after 14 months taking it and nearly being crippled, now nearly a year off. I still have residule pain chances are I always will the damage was done. But I will never let anyone try and convince me that these drugs are a cure.

Good Luck.....

That is exactly what I am talking about not looking back and no second guessing becasuse what happens is gonna happen no matter what. I to am glad for you and pray that we all continue to fight and win the battle. May God put his arms around us all and keep the cancer away.

On Mar 11, 2012 2:03 PM Marep wrote:

Good for you!!!  I use to do a lot of stationary biking for cardio.  I also found that the more I moved around the joint and bone pain lessened.  No idea if it was the moving around or just taking my mind off it.  I also think that as time goes on the side effects from the Arimidex are not as bad.  I know we are all different but although the side effects irritated me they were never overwhelming.  I figure everything has side effects!  I found exercise the stationary bike was the easiest thing on my joints, back, hips but gave me a good feeling to counteract that depression 'thing'.  You might want to treat yourself to some expensive, well padded shoes--then throw those shoulders back and stand tall during that walk!!!  Good for you...good for us all!!

Hi

Just wondering how old you are?  

On May 05, 2012 7:39 PM susier wrote:

That is exactly what I am talking about not looking back and no second guessing becasuse what happens is gonna happen no matter what. I to am glad for you and pray that we all continue to fight and win the battle. May God put his arms around us all and keep the cancer away.

Amen.

On May 05, 2012 4:47 AM AlliBK wrote:

Having a great support system like you have is half the battle. No one should ever tell you what you should or should not do because a PHARMA Company tells you this is your sure bet of a cure. There are no guarantees. Like yoyur sister after 14 months taking it and nearly being crippled, now nearly a year off. I still have residule pain chances are I always will the damage was done. But I will never let anyone try and convince me that these drugs are a cure.

Good Luck.....

Amen.

Amen.

On May 05, 2012 7:39 PM susier wrote:

That is exactly what I am talking about not looking back and no second guessing becasuse what happens is gonna happen no matter what. I to am glad for you and pray that we all continue to fight and win the battle. May God put his arms around us all and keep the cancer away.

Amen.

On Aug 07, 2012 11:47 AM justice321 wrote:

On Mar 11, 2012 2:03 PM Marep wrote:

Good for you!!!  I use to do a lot of stationary biking for cardio.  I also found that the more I moved around the joint and bone pain lessened.  No idea if it was the moving around or just taking my mind off it.  I also think that as time goes on the side effects from the Arimidex are not as bad.  I know we are all different but although the side effects irritated me they were never overwhelming.  I figure everything has side effects!  I found exercise the stationary bike was the easiest thing on my joints, back, hips but gave me a good feeling to counteract that depression 'thing'.  You might want to treat yourself to some expensive, well padded shoes--then throw those shoulders back and stand tall during that walk!!!  Good for you...good for us all!!

Hi

Just wondering how old you are?  

I am 57.  I started on Arimidex at 46.  I stopped at 56.  

On May 04, 2012 2:26 AM susier wrote:

Yes indeed, when I told the doctor I didn't want to try anymore of there perventive drugs she said it is a numbers game.  There is a chance it will come back and a chance it won't. You have to put your feet in the shoes that have the right fit for you. We are all wired different but same.  I just couldn't take the bone and joint pain and wanted some of my life back.  Please be sure your choice is your own an no one elses.  You are the one who deals with what ever it is your body goes through, so you decide what is good for you and most of all I whish you health.

Susier, yes, yes, yes!  It is a numbers game & we each have to decide just how much we're willing to ante up ... on our own!  Hubby & I decided at very beginning that, no matter what decision we made/make (I do consider his opinion in making choices), we are /never/ going to look back & second guess ourselves.  It's all a leap of faith, & we always hope for the best.  Some of my AI symptoms are abating somewhat.  the Celexa has helped mental state to some degree; but, the sweats (particularly night sweats) are horrible & definitely interfer w/my sleep.  Has anyone tried pajamas made from this new material that supposedly wicks away the sweat at night?  I've seen different products & am wondering if anyone's tried them & had success; they are quite expensive.  Wish the best of health to all!

I am new to this site. I was diagnosed in oct. 07. stage 3. her-2 positive. had 4 rounds of chemo. bracatherapt. surgery and six weeks of radiation. also a year of herceptin. now i have been on arimidex for 4 years. i too have had great mucsle and joint pain. of course always wondering if it is back. my blood work and mamos have been fine. my biggest complaint is after about 2 years of taking it i now am so hot at night when i sleep. even having the window open in winter. i am now on zometa every 6 months because the arimidex can cause osteoporosis. anyway . i am still cancer free have another check up comming in oct. hang in there  i know it is umcomfortable. i don't like it either. hoepfully we can get thru this together.