I’ve been on anastrozole for almost a year.
im wondering if the joint ache / pain slowly worsens the longer I’m on anastrozole?
im noticing more aches in the evening and going up stairs, not dependant on what I’ve done during the day, whether it be walking, digging in garden or painting etc.
also it takes me longer to get going in the morning……
im 66 but feel 86!!!
Hi Jan
I was on anastrozole for 2 years and had joint problems which improved according to the brand I was given. If I got Accord, the pain/discomfort was way better than any other brand so, if you haven’t tried testing various brands, it IS worth it. Your pharmacist may say it’s nonsense, they’re all the same and it defies science, but there’s strong anecdotal evidence to support the theory so persist, get your oncologist on board.
I no longer need to take anastrozole but I have to be honest and say life without it is noticeably more comfortable.
From one 70 yo going on 90 to a mere baby 
Another Jan
Hi. I have been on Anastrazole for 3 years and like you at 68 I feel 86. If I keep going I can cope but surprisingly if I rest or sleep the pain and stiffness get worse. When I get up in the morning I can hardly walk and it takes a good hour before I can get going. Also now developed osteoporosis because of Anastrazole. Despite this I can only be thankful that it is part of the treatment that has kept my incurable cancer at bay for three years,
I’m also on Anastrozole and suffering joint pains which are really bad when walking. Cycling and swimming aren’t too bad. A physio friend recommended that I tried walking poles and they have made a major difference, I walked 9 miles in a trip to London last week- it was still tiring but so much more comfortable. I am now using them for any walking outside the house. Definitely made a difference to my quality of life.