Arimidex
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I am very sorry you have to
I am very sorry you have to be here. The pathologist's office mix-ups must be very frustrating for you. We do understand and are sending you our love and encouragement.
There was a post about Arimidex side effects not too long ago (like in the last 2 weeks), with lots and lots of good replies. If you page down a few pages, you'll find it. I bumped another Arimidex post up for you, but it's not the actual post to which I'm referring. Perhaps Chenheart can find the better post for you -- she's fantastic at that (among many other things, such as being a great supporter on this board)!
I have been taking it since September and am doing great. The only side effect I have is mild hot flashes and they're not bad at all. My oncologist said they just aren't seeing the weight gain that others report. But here's my own admission: I have gained 9 pounds since my diagnosis BUT it's not due to any meds, rather, the fact that I've been indulging in my favorite drug -- chocolate -- quite a bit more. You know, the "BC pity party" indulgences that only chocolate can cure! I went back to Weight Watchers yesterday to get this under control.0 -
As Tigger said, there aretigger99 said:I am very sorry you have to
I am very sorry you have to be here. The pathologist's office mix-ups must be very frustrating for you. We do understand and are sending you our love and encouragement.
There was a post about Arimidex side effects not too long ago (like in the last 2 weeks), with lots and lots of good replies. If you page down a few pages, you'll find it. I bumped another Arimidex post up for you, but it's not the actual post to which I'm referring. Perhaps Chenheart can find the better post for you -- she's fantastic at that (among many other things, such as being a great supporter on this board)!
I have been taking it since September and am doing great. The only side effect I have is mild hot flashes and they're not bad at all. My oncologist said they just aren't seeing the weight gain that others report. But here's my own admission: I have gained 9 pounds since my diagnosis BUT it's not due to any meds, rather, the fact that I've been indulging in my favorite drug -- chocolate -- quite a bit more. You know, the "BC pity party" indulgences that only chocolate can cure! I went back to Weight Watchers yesterday to get this under control.
As Tigger said, there are some good recent posts on this that you might want to find.I hate the stuff. I've been taking it for a month or so and my joints hurt really bad. I'm discussing a switch to Tamoxifin with my ONC. which might be better for me.But the only way to know is to give it a try. good luck
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Hi Grains, I am sorry you have had to go thru the breast cancer. I too am a survivor of it and have been on Arimidex for almost 3 years. I have had the join pain,muscle aches, hair thinning and weight gain. Everyone is different and you might not have any side effects. My only question is if the Dr. haven't got your results so that they don't know if you have to have further treatment why would they start you on Arimidex. That usually is after chemo or radiation. I had 8 treatments of chemo after a mastectomy and then i started the hormone therapy. I don't think anyone knows just how the body reacts to having their body to stop producing estrogen. I have researched everywhere. Sometimes i wonder if it is worth it but i will continue for 2 more years for the sake of my family. Good luck and i will keep you in my prayers.0
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two months after mastectomymrsbetty2 said:Hi Grains, I am sorry you have had to go thru the breast cancer. I too am a survivor of it and have been on Arimidex for almost 3 years. I have had the join pain,muscle aches, hair thinning and weight gain. Everyone is different and you might not have any side effects. My only question is if the Dr. haven't got your results so that they don't know if you have to have further treatment why would they start you on Arimidex. That usually is after chemo or radiation. I had 8 treatments of chemo after a mastectomy and then i started the hormone therapy. I don't think anyone knows just how the body reacts to having their body to stop producing estrogen. I have researched everywhere. Sometimes i wonder if it is worth it but i will continue for 2 more years for the sake of my family. Good luck and i will keep you in my prayers.
and you still do not have a pathology report back?
Sounds Very strange to me that you have not have treatment plan yet.
Instead of taking Arimidex, I think you need to be more proactive with your finalized treatment plan. Do they know if your cancer was hormone positive? Second opinion maybe to go.
Good luck0 -
I took Arimidex for the full
I took Arimidex for the full 5 years, and it will be a year in March since I have NOT been taking it! My cholesterol did go up a bit, but not alarmingly, and other than that, I can't say I had any adverse side effects. I had 2 or 3 bones density tests, and there was no bone loss, either. I am a "woman of a certain age" (60) and during the time I was taking Arimidex I was able to swim with dolphins, zip line, do 5 and 10K's and 1/2 marathons. I took salsa lessons, joined a Jazzercise class, went camping every summer, did 6 Relay for Life events, was in a ping pong tournament, traveled to DC for the Obama inauguration last January while I was still taking Arimidex, etc etc etc.
So, for me it was really do-able!
I hope your experience is every bit as good, or even better!
Hugs,
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Doesn' sound rightNew Flower said:two months after mastectomy
and you still do not have a pathology report back?
Sounds Very strange to me that you have not have treatment plan yet.
Instead of taking Arimidex, I think you need to be more proactive with your finalized treatment plan. Do they know if your cancer was hormone positive? Second opinion maybe to go.
Good luck
First of all that is un-called for that they ooped three times on your reports, I am feeling angry for you, I think someone's supervisor needs to be called on this. I dont understand either why they are putting you on arimidex now. that comes after your chemo is over and radiation has been completed. And like new flower said, was your cancer hormone positive? Well back to arimidex, I didnt' do to well on it, so my doctor wants me to go on tamoxifen. Please let me know what your oncologist says about going on arimidex before your treatments are even done. I will be praying for you on this, God Bless, Mary0 -
I'm supposed to takemarywest said:Doesn' sound right
First of all that is un-called for that they ooped three times on your reports, I am feeling angry for you, I think someone's supervisor needs to be called on this. I dont understand either why they are putting you on arimidex now. that comes after your chemo is over and radiation has been completed. And like new flower said, was your cancer hormone positive? Well back to arimidex, I didnt' do to well on it, so my doctor wants me to go on tamoxifen. Please let me know what your oncologist says about going on arimidex before your treatments are even done. I will be praying for you on this, God Bless, Mary
I'm supposed to take Arimidex also. I am waiting until next rear to start. I want my Celiac under control first. I se my Medical Oncologist on the 23rd.Also a follow-up with my Breast surgeon. I have been freezing lately, but it is cold! Certainly no "hot-flashes" I was getting a sweaty hair at night, but not right now, LOL0 -
After having a radicallanie940 said:I'm supposed to take
I'm supposed to take Arimidex also. I am waiting until next rear to start. I want my Celiac under control first. I se my Medical Oncologist on the 23rd.Also a follow-up with my Breast surgeon. I have been freezing lately, but it is cold! Certainly no "hot-flashes" I was getting a sweaty hair at night, but not right now, LOL
After having a radical modified mastectomy, I've been on Arimidex since July. At first I had alot of hot flashes, but that has diminished. Have some joint and muscle pain but nothing I can't live with. I didn't have chemo as my Oncytype DX number was 8. I think everyone reacts to it differently. Good luck to you. You may do fine.0
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