Edema and Anastrozole

88flood - you might consider an appt with a vascular surgeon to check whether you have incompetent veins that are leaving blood pooling in your lower extremities. Do you notice more swelling later in the day, or after you have been standing? I had this issue many years prior to breast cancer diagnosis and it was treated surgically. I had a resurgence of this issue last year with more swelling on the left than right, even though I had bilateral problems. Swelling was my only symptom. This is diagnosed with exam and ultrasound, and treated with endovenous laser ablation - a quick and easy office procedure. For me, this was not related to anti-hormonal meds, and it can be hereditary or age related. Good luck

Hi

I have been on Anastrozole since April 2016. From April to August 2018 I participated in a clinical trial and took Affintor during that time while still taking Anastozole. Shortly after finishing the clinical trial, September of 2018 both calves swelled and hurt. Ultra sound was done to rule out DVT.

I was sent for PT as I also complained of pain in both feet and loss of balance. I was discharged from PT and have continued to do the prescribed stretches... Some days I feel better but most days I suffer from a dull ache in my legs and feet that feel sprained. I've followed up with my podiatrist who really is baffled. I went to get a massage with my regular gal,.She works on many breast cancer survivors and she said many complain of feet pain.

That is what prompted me to search here.

It's confusing as I was two years into taking the anastrozole before this hit hard. I have always thought that my muscles have weakened even hand muscles,

since chemo and radiation and always assumed they would rebound. Now I'm not so sure..

It helps me to hear your story.

I just start having edema of feet ankles and calves 2 month ago it been 5 year this year I had my Treatment. now edema of feet ankles and calves start  the pain in my finger and feet and  burning been  their 4 years and my toes hurt also. the Podiatry say I have Nerve Damaged from my Breast Cancer Treatment.

I've been on Anastrozole since April, with 6 weeks off for radiation, and just noticed recently that I seem to be retaining water. Also terrible foot and leg pain that often makes it near impossible to walk.