Bone Scan Results

creampuff91344 said:

Thank you All
Your gracious replies certainly perked me up regarding a possible hip replacement. New Flower, thank you for your input regarding Arimidex. I was on Femara for approximately 4 month, and had such hip pain that they switched me to Tamoxifen. However, I have always thought that the 4 months on Arimidex was enough to do a number on my bones in the hip area. I was diagnosed with osteoperina at the time of my initial diagnosis, and before any chemo, so they were aware that my bones were susceptible to deterioration. Guess this is what started my problems, and they haven't gotten any better in almost three years. I will see the orthopedic surgeon this week, and hopefully he will be able to diagnos the problem....and I can get on with treatment. Thanks to all for your help. Hugs, Judy

Hi Judy,
Sorry I missed your original post. Woo hoo no cancer! Keep us posted after you see the orthopedic surgeon. I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

xoxo,
Jean

creampuff91344 said:

Thank you All
Your gracious replies certainly perked me up regarding a possible hip replacement. New Flower, thank you for your input regarding Arimidex. I was on Femara for approximately 4 month, and had such hip pain that they switched me to Tamoxifen. However, I have always thought that the 4 months on Arimidex was enough to do a number on my bones in the hip area. I was diagnosed with osteoperina at the time of my initial diagnosis, and before any chemo, so they were aware that my bones were susceptible to deterioration. Guess this is what started my problems, and they haven't gotten any better in almost three years. I will see the orthopedic surgeon this week, and hopefully he will be able to diagnos the problem....and I can get on with treatment. Thanks to all for your help. Hugs, Judy

Judy
Judy,
I will PM you about my treatment. According to the books, osteoporosis should not cause pain and discomfortbut it does!!! Aromatase inhibitors should not give us hip pain and back pain, but they do!!!. The most difficult for me is sitting at the desk, being on computer, and driving, however I feel pretty reasonable while walking. I do have a hip pain too and cannot sleep on my right side at all, I cannot sleep on my left side because of lymphedema. On Wednesday I am going to see physical therapist and within next 3 weeks will learn about future treatment of osteoporosis.
I am sure we will get through, I wish it could be an easy ride.
Hugs,
New Flower