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Tip for FEMARA Joint Pain

BlownAway60
BlownAway60 CSN Member Posts: 851
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I saw my onc on Tuesday and told her about all the pain I am having in my shoulders and ankles due to Femara. She suggested that I try Glucosamine. I bought the Glucosamine Sulfate 500 mg from GNC and it seems to be working. I have only been taking it for two days and the joint pain is not nearly as severe. Thought I would mention it for others that might be having the same issue.


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Donna
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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #2
    Thanks Donna
    Good information
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
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    I have heard and even read
    I have heard and even read on here where glucosamine works great for pain. But, as always, run it by your oncologist first. Glad you got some relief.

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  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 CSN Member Posts: 851
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    DebbyM said:

    I have heard and even read
    I have heard and even read on here where glucosamine works great for pain. But, as always, run it by your oncologist first. Glad you got some relief.

    Hugs, Debby

    Thanks
    Thanks for the reminder. My onc recommended it, but not all will. Remember to run it by yours before you try it.

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    Donna
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