Who do you see about side effects?

Professor50

Hi everyone, So, I am deep into my Lupron+Exemestane journey. I am feeling like I have made significant progress against the joint issues I've been having (walking/running ~ 7 miles a day and swimming for an hour with my son). I still have lingering issues with a trigger finger and am thinking I need some help with that. Like, either a medication or a shot or something. I mean, I am hanging in there and staying positive and could likely just put up with this but I am pretty sure that having tons of inflammation in your body is not a great way to avoid having cancer. So. I need to see someone but I am not sure who to call. Do I go to my primary? Or my MO? Or is there someone else I should be seeing? I feel like my MO will likely just poo-poo whatever I complain about. But is she the one I should start with?

SpecialK

I had some triggers also which were resolved by immobizing with Coban tape and changing AI drugs/manufacturers. If you wish to stay on exemestane you might try changing manufacturers to see if you have resolution. As far as treating the trigger you can have a cortisone injection - usually handled by an orthopedic surgeon, easy office procedure. I would skip your MO and get a referral from your primary care. There is also a quick surgical fix but I would take the path of least resistance first. Good luck

Professor50

Thanks so much for the info!!!

vlnrph

My trigger was treated by a hand specialist using an injection of the steroid called triamcinolone. A piano playing friend had three affected fingers due to her AI. I'm a violinist so wanted to establish a relationship with an MD who could help with any further problems in the future...