arimidex , alcohol and pains

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Hi have been taking arimidex for a month now, joint pains are there, but have just had my first glass of wine at Christmas , having not had a drink since March whilst on treatment. I don’t know if I’m imagining it but the pains have been worse since that magical drink. Has any body else found the same ? Also any suggestions on what works to ease the stiffness would be wonderful

Wishing you all a brighter New Year

Ruffy p

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I find paracetamol is good for pain and I also recommend exercise. I do lots of yoga and go to the gym and use the bike and cross trainer and some weights. I have been on Arimidex since April and I have to say the pains are much less than when I started. I find the hot flushes are more of a problem and these are definitely aggravated by alcohol. A glass of wine is OK but anymore and I know it. But I do enjoy a glass of wine in the evening on occasions and find white is better than red. Hope the pains will ease and best wishes for the New Year.

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Thanks for your reply, will certainly look at rejoining my yoga class in the new year
Best wishes

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Hi

I agree. I have been on Arimidex for about 3 months. I find getting out of bed, a chair and the car very difficult for about 10 seconds and then the more I move about the better it gets. Once I have taken the dog for a walk across the fields, etc I’m fine. I now choose to drive because that makes it easier too. I haven’t found that having a drink affects it any way, but I do suffer from hot flushes at night and I’m going to make a note now to see whether they are worse if I drink. Happy new Year.

Sharon