Done with Aromatase Inhibitors (Anastrozole)

jstone48

In the six months since I started taking Anastrozole, I've experienced about every side effect, except the joint pain. My already dry eyes are excruciatingly dry. My neuropathy from chemo is worse. I'm suffering from major depression and anxiety. Skin changes are awful, dryness, wrinkling and thin skin on my arms and legs. Have been sick to my stomach, along with acid reflux. Oh, and of course, the cherry on the top...thinning hair. What else? Only thing not affecting me so far is the joint pain. I'm sure that would come later. No way can I handle five years of this. My MO told me to stop for 3 weeks. I know there is no way I'll go back on it or any other AI. I've lost lots of weight while taking this, surprisingly. My health isn't good right now, and I'm praying that it will turn around. My psychiatrist suggested adding another med to my antidepressant in case I need to get back on it. That won't happen! My already dry eyes have become unbearably dry. I'm putting drops inconstantly. For those of you who have discontinued, what are you doing to offset it, as in trying to keep estrogen down through diet? I already take a protocol of supplements to help with my neuropathy and eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Thanks for your input!