Life After Aromatase Inhibitors

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  • Sybil34
    Sybil34 Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2019

    I have 37 more days of arimidex after 5 years. Wonder if people would tell me how I am going to feel. I know the pill raised my cholesterol, lowered my Hct, raised my blood sugar, gave me hand cramps, aches and pains , gave me insomnia ,lowered my finger dexterity and gave me heartburn. Hope these things are reversible.

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited March 2019

    I found the changes were subtle but real, and one day I felt 'lighter'.....I can't really describe it, but I really felt like myself again in a way I hadn't before. I didn't have major issues while taking it, so if you did, I imagine you'll feel even better.

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  • nottoday
    nottoday Member Posts: 162
    edited March 2019

    I have one year to go on Aromasin - if I hold to 5 years total. My fantasy is that I will get rid of some of this fatigue that dogs me!

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  • marianelizabeth
    marianelizabeth Member Posts: 1,735
    edited March 2019

    Wow, no posting for 2 years until you popped up Sybil34. Ruthbru, you and I posted at the same time and I saw you yesterday having posted on the sad memorial site.

    As for life after anastrozole, the Aromatase Inhibitor I started March 25, 2013, ended August 22, 2017. 4.5 years. I had always told my MO that at 5 years, I would stop. She would always say, let's wait and see Marian. Your cancer was ver aggressive blah blah. Well, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in August 2017 so I never got to the magic 5 years.

    Marian

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited March 2019

    Ah Geez Marion, I am so sorry to hear this news. Hope your treatments are kicking butt, just like you do. 💓💓

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  • nottoday
    nottoday Member Posts: 162
    edited March 2019

    Hi Marion,

    I'm also sorry about your diagnosis. I will follow you on your blog. I hope you continue to feel well and enjoy your family.

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited March 2019

    I have been off about 3 years it feels SO much better.

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  • Jennie93
    Jennie93 Member Posts: 1,018
    edited April 2019

    It's been roughly 9 months since I stopped, and there is NO improvement whatsoever. Discouraging to say the least. Now the depression is setting in.




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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited April 2019

    Jennie, it took along time for my joint pain to get better. Still after 3 yrs have lingering pain. On the other hand, my severe dry eye was better in a matter of a couple weeks.

    But the pain is nothing like it was just a little annoying when lying down.

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited April 2019

    Keep moving, keep moving, keep moving.......it will help you both physically & mentally!

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited April 2019

    Well I guess so, it is uncomfortable at night trying to sleep. I don't notice any pain during the day.

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  • lynnyinvegas
    lynnyinvegas Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2019

    thank you! hope you are feeling even better now

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  • Suebrit
    Suebrit Member Posts: 2
    edited May 2019

    Hi, just read your post about finishing arimidex. Did life go back to normal? I have 18 months to go and am counting the days! I have all the side affects you did.

    Sue

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  • 19821988ab
    19821988ab Member Posts: 1
    edited May 2019

    I have been on Anastrozole for 4.5 years. I had been taking the Apotex manufactured pill, w/o many side effects! This company no longer supplies the drug which was manufactured in Canada..

    I have been taking one now for about a month that is manufactured in India, which is horrible with many SE!!

    Can anyone recommend or does anyone know of an Anastrozole manufactured in Canada or the US



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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited May 2019

    Hi 19821988ab, and welcome to Breastcancer.org!

    Thanks for posting -- we're sure someone will be by soon to weigh in on your questions. In the meantime, we'd suggest joining the For Arimidex (Anastrozole) Users Past, Present, and Ongoing thread -- it's very likely someone there will be able to help!

    We look forward to seeing you around the boards. Let us know if you need anything at all!

    --The Mods

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