leg cramping/burning?? could femara be the culprit?
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I've been on Femara for 1
I've been on Femara for 1 1/2 yrs. I do occasionally get lower leg/ankle/foot cramps at night but in my case it's related to potassium levels. Since 1/2 way through Taxol, I've had problems keeping my K levels up to within normal range even with taking a mega dose of it daily. Last night was one of those nights - I had forgotten to take the pill in the morning and then was outside sweating like a pig from mucking stalls so go cramps last night. Took a pill and within an hour they were gone.
Ask your Dr - as I understand it is not a common SE from chemo but not very unusual either. Have to remember though to be sure that the levels are low before taking mega doses as taking big doses of potassium can be as harmfu as not having enough.
Susan0 -
I used to get terrible leg
I used to get terrible leg cramps at night, that seemed like they lasted for ever...i am sure only minutes...I went off TAmoxifen for 3 mths...and now back on (post surgery) and so far no leg cramps...
I would guess the medicine...I HOPE YOU get more info here..with your med0 -
I get them now and again
I get them now and again from different medications. First from gabapentin. I had to finally stop taking it. Now sometimes from the tamoxifen. My doctor told me to drink tonic water. The quinine in that helps the leg cramps. I've yet to do it because I hate the taste of tonic! I find standing on a cold floor helps them go away faster, so I usually hobble into the bathroom.
Angela0 -
I've been on femara forrobang13 said:I get them now and again
I get them now and again from different medications. First from gabapentin. I had to finally stop taking it. Now sometimes from the tamoxifen. My doctor told me to drink tonic water. The quinine in that helps the leg cramps. I've yet to do it because I hate the taste of tonic! I find standing on a cold floor helps them go away faster, so I usually hobble into the bathroom.
Angela
I've been on femara for several months and also have leg cramps, but I don't know if its from that or other problems I have. My onc said it does effect you somewhat but mostly have to watch bone density so i'm taking a calcium plus D supplement and just had a bone density test. Nothing has changed since my last one. Be sure and ask your dr about them.0 -
Is there any way you can reach out and contact yourSunrae said:I've been on femara for
I've been on femara for several months and also have leg cramps, but I don't know if its from that or other problems I have. My onc said it does effect you somewhat but mostly have to watch bone density so i'm taking a calcium plus D supplement and just had a bone density test. Nothing has changed since my last one. Be sure and ask your dr about them.
Oncologist today, via telephone? Please call -- see what his recommendation would be. No need to endure continuing pain -- -- not knowing its origination.
Gentle hugs,
Vicki Sam0 -
Could you call yourSunrae said:I've been on femara for
I've been on femara for several months and also have leg cramps, but I don't know if its from that or other problems I have. My onc said it does effect you somewhat but mostly have to watch bone density so i'm taking a calcium plus D supplement and just had a bone density test. Nothing has changed since my last one. Be sure and ask your dr about them.
Could you call your oncologist now and not wait for your appointment? Hoping that you get some relief from your pain.
Hugs, Angie0
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