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Hip pain

mschaben
mschaben CSN Member Posts: 87
edited May 2016 in Breast Cancer #1

Hello everyone, 

i have been on arimidex since November. I hadn't had much for bone pain or hip/back pain since my hysterectomy and being put on arimidex. I had more pain on tomoxifen.  Anyway the last month I have been having bad bone pain in the tops of my feet and in my hips.  Hurts to walk. Could it be the arimidex even though I started it in November and hadn't had much for side effects... I worry about bone mets.  Can anyone relate.  ?? Thank you for your advice..  hugs to all of you !! 

Mary 

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  • Mini9045
    Mini9045 CSN Member Posts: 1
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    Hi I've had Breast Cancer with Bone Mets diagnosed April, 2013.

    I have never been on arimidex or tamoxifin(?sp). I am on Letrozole and Xgeva.  4 1/2 years ago I had Radiation to my breast tumor and the numerous spots on my spine, hips, tail bone and femurs.  

    My hips and legs hurt all the time.  My Dr prescribed a CT scan because it's been 6 mos.  My hips hurt a lot last time I had scans.  No cancer seen.  Hole in hip bone from tumor damage.  Bone Dr gave me Melixicam for arthritis.  I also take hydrocodone but still in pain.

    Sorry I am not really answering your question but I certainly understand your pain.

    Hope you find a solution.

    Sincerely,

    Ann

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  • Kats2
    Kats2 CSN Member Posts: 126
    edited September 2017 #3
    Time for a bone scan

    Hi Mary,

    I was on both Arimidex and Tamoxifen and had no pain at all. A year and a half after my lumpectomy and radiation, bone mets appeared in my ribs, spine, pelvis, and now hips. No scans were ever done on me prior to my lumpectomy, so I believe that my BC had already spread to my bones and no one ever suspected it. Tests afterwards showed the bone involvement.

    I have had pain on the top of my right foot for a very long time. Could be arthritis because I have that too. My Onc doesnt seem concerned about it.

    You're best bet is to have a bone scan. That'll show what's what.

    I'm noticing that you wrote 4 months ago. How are you doing now?  Kats2

     

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