OMG! I don’t know how I got through a whole day at work today, with the pain in my knees. I could have cried. I’ve only been on the Anastrozole for 2 1/2 months.My hair has thinned and I feel tearful. My bone density scan showed I have osteopenia, so now on adca-d3 too. Sorry! Think I just wanted a there! There!
Hi bee13
It sounds like you’re having a pretty tough time at the moment. Whilst you are waiting for the other users to reply do give the BCC helpline a call on 0808 800 6000. Here you can share your feelings and concerns with a member of staff who will offer you a listening ear as well as emotional support and practical information. Lines are open weekdays 9 to 5pm and Saturday 10 to 2pm,
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Thanks Sam, I think I will give them a call x
Hi me too !! Been on Anastrazole for over 12 months and feel awful !! Joint pains along with depression and working full time !! I’ve hit a brick wall running!! I’m just having a few days off to try and get myself back on track. Should I talk to the breast nurse?
I know exactly how you feel pollyanna. Sucks doesn’t it? It wouldn’t hurt speaking to the nurse. I know what you mean when you say you feel awful. I am so tired a lot of the time. I hate it when people say, “well you look alright”!
I will be glad when I have this expander removed and the proper implant is fitted. Another step forward! I wish you well Pollyanna x
Sorry to hear that Atat. What we go through! I thought once I had my mastectomy that would be it. How naive! I know I still have the expander to be removed and the implant fitted. Then nipple reconstruction. But I didn’t know I would suffer so much from the side effects of the Anastrozole and so soon after taking them. My hair has really thinned too. I have realised everyone has their own journey with breast cancer and everyone’s story is different! We will get through this! Onwards and upwards! X
Hi bee, I have been taking anastrozole since June and have had a lot of hip pain which goes into my buttock ,it keeps me awake at nights,it got so bad i saw the oncologist about it as i thought it was the cancer gone into my hip . She reassured me that it didn’t sound like anything sinister ,but i cannot get the thought out of my mind.I Think i shall have to get used to limping like an old lady(well i suppose i am an old lady at 65!)but i walk every day and keep myself fit so it comes as hard to feel like this.I really hate having to take this but it is a necessary evil ,I feel so sorry for all of us having had our old lives taken away with the dreadful words “it’s not good news i’m afraid”.Thinking of you .Ellies
Evening all. Pat, that’s interesting about different brands and well worth investigating. Thanks for that! Ellies, it’s always a worry regarding secondary. I have had awful pain in my collarbone since my mastectomy. My GP sent me for an xray to rule out secondary. I’m happy to say, all was fine. I now have meloxicam to help with the joint pain. I can’t say I’ve notice a huge difference yet. For me, it really does help speaking to you good ladies on this site. It keeps me sane. Thinking of you, one and all. Onwards and upwards!!!
Yes and Yes! I have been on anastrozole for 1 year 3 months. Never had knee pain or problems. I am a runner too. I was doing a half marathon each year. NOW, I have knee pain and have had 2 scope surgeries (one on each knee). menicus tears on both. Short term memory problems as well.