bilateral mastectomy

grandmagail
grandmagail Member Posts: 28
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I had a double mastectomy in November of 07 and was fortunate enough to not have to do chemo. I'm on Arimidex. I'm in my 60's and I am still working. My problem is that I tire so easily. Seems all that I can do after work is collapse on the couch until bedtime and then do it all over again. People tell me it will just take a while to bounce back, but I'm wondering if it could be the Arimidex? Or is it the combination of the surgery and the Arimidex? Has anyone else experienced this? I want to say that I have so much admiration for all you ladies. You have been through so much more than I have. You all are in my prayers.

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  • ladybluepgh
    ladybluepgh Member Posts: 76
    #2
    hi grandmagail...i'm on arimidex also and I just got a call last week to have additional testing for anemia..I wonder if the arimidex could cause the anemia...mostly I am so tired..I feel like its difficult to function
  • grandmagail
    grandmagail Member Posts: 28
    #3
    ladybluepgh said:

    hi grandmagail...i'm on arimidex also and I just got a call last week to have additional testing for anemia..I wonder if the arimidex could cause the anemia...mostly I am so tired..I feel like its difficult to function

    I had bloodwork not long ago and everything was fine. It is difficult to function! I find myself wanting to just nap..all the time!
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #4
    Hi Grandma: Was wondering if you had your thyroid levels checked? That also causes fatigue. Hugs, Lili
  • seof
    seof Member Posts: 819 Member
    #5
    I had bilateral mastectomy without Armidex. I went back to work full time (I am a Speech Pathologist) in 6 weeks. Did OK, but did take brief naps after work most days for another 6 weeks. I have heard that thyroid problems can lead to tiredness....I would say talk to your Dr.

    Good luck, seof.
  • Hark16
    Hark16 Member Posts: 2
    #6
    Hey grandmagail - I just registered with this web site. I'm also a grandma and also a Gayle. I posted a question re: your subject. Do you have pain? I hurt 24/7, both sides, mainly cancer side. I'm on O.C. 20mgs/3 times per day. My doctors don't know why I have the pain. I was wondering if anyone else out there had this problem!

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