Breast Cancer Now Forum

I had the same reaction to Anastrazole. I gave out up for Tamoxifen. I had much better success with that! ... View more

I just want tho weigh in, because in addition to the breast cancer, I had JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis), and I had 4 joints replaced. So I was damned if i was going to deal with more joint pain. For that reason I didn't do well on Exemestane or on Anastrazole, but I have been tolerating Tamoxifen well for the past year. BY THE WAY I too had problems all my life finding shoes, and I love Aetrex shoes! They are like magic for me. Yes, I had to add a little extra insole to one pair, but these changed my life! 😊 ... View more

I make it a habit to read the teeny tiny print of the crimp that comes with the medication. Even if i don't understand it all. But, to give your oncologist her due, she might be shrugging it off so you don't assume you're going to get the SE just because it's listed. It's like the placebo effect in reverse; of you think something bad is gonna to happen, it's more likely. Good luck! ... View more

I've tried Anastrazole (Arimidex) and I've tried Exemestane and although the hot flakes were annoying, the join pain was debilitating. Now my oncologist wants me to try Tamoxifen. After having 4 joint replacements, i refuse to suffer more joint pains! Been there, done that. I'll try, but that's all. It makes it impossible to exercise, and that's important, too. ... View more