Mets to joint?

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MinAZ
MinAZ Member Posts: 368
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I know you can have mets to bones. Is that only 'long' bones, or can you get mets to bones in joints also? I thought I had heard that it's only in the long bones. So I've attributed trouble with my hip and knee to Arimidex, but now I'm wondering if I should bring those up to my onc....

Thanks - Minz

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited December 2009

    Minz,

    What you are describing could easily be attributed to Arimidex.  How long have you been having issues?  When is your next appointment?  Start writing down your symptoms (time of day, days per week, pain level 1-10, etc.) and if they persist for more than two weeks, talk to your doctor.  I hear a lot of ladies here having those issues with Arimidex, but talk to your doctor to put your mind at ease.

    Hugs

    Bobbie

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2009

    I don't think one gets mets to the knee.  I think it's most likely the Arimidex.  If it becomes too worrisome talk to your onc about it.

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  • TriciaK
    TriciaK Member Posts: 362
    edited December 2009

    Bone mets from bc usually only go as far as the hip as far I'm aware!

    Ask your one if it continues for more than two weeks but it sounds like something else.

    Tricia xx

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited December 2009

    Bone mets can go to the femur bone, also.

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