Supplements with Femara?

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karenjames
karenjames Member Posts: 3
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
Supplements with Femara?
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  • karenjames
    karenjames Member Posts: 3
    edited July 2013

    I have been taking Femara for almost a year now. But the side effects are getting really bad.  Any suggestions about what supplements and diet you are taking with Femara to ease the joint pains and nausea.

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited July 2013

    not a pill but as soon as I started the meds, I upped my exercise at the gym. I go to the gym 4 times a week now and part of my routine is stretching, usually about 20 minutes each time.  Along with weight training I do believe it is why I do not have any side effects

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  • karenjames
    karenjames Member Posts: 3
    edited July 2013

    Thank you for the reply proudtospin. I am glad its working for you, but i simply dont have the strength to do it anymore. Are you taking natural fresh juices regularly with the aim to get off with nausea and lack of sleep? I have tried Apricot seeds last month to prevent recurrence as i heard it works but i cant take the bitter taste anymore.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited July 2013

    Hi Karenjames,

    You may be interested in checking out the main Breastcancer.org site's page on Suggestions for Using Supplements for information on taking supplements while being treated for breast cancer.

    We hope this helps!

    --The Mods

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  • cp418
    cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
    edited July 2013

    I use Omega 3 and Bosewellia along with some other supplements.  If you do a search on Femara and joint pain there are many posts with replies for your inquiry.  Also I recall mention of glucosamine supplement use too.  Daily Exercise is critical such as walking.

     http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids

    http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/boswellia

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  • BayouBabe
    BayouBabe Member Posts: 2,221
    edited July 2013

    Have you tried changing the time of day you take it? And/or experimenting with taking with food vs. without food? Either of these things might help with the nausea. Exercise is the best thing I have found for the joint pain, just start slow with something you like. Maybe just even getting up and walking during commercials. Every little bit helps. Good luck finding a solution!

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited July 2013

    Karen, no I do not take any special juices.  I do not get nausea either.  I just try to eat healthy.  No packaged foods or such.  I do not buy organic but do eat fresh veggies and such.  I am not much on fruit juices as the calories and I try to do WW.

    Guess maybe I am lucky there

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