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Hi Ladies I have been on Arimidex since Sept 07. I am 62 so hot flushes are to too bad, brain mushy but I blame 6x FEC for that. In March 08 I started taking High Strength Cod Liver Oil with vitamin D & E ( 7Seas) I read an article where arthitis sufferers took this and some were able to reduce the amount of pain killers they needed. It has to be the one with Vitamins D & E not the cheaper ones at Barretts but for me it reallyworks, most mornings now I dont feel any pain or stiffness. Take care all X ... View more

Hi I am just 6 months post Rads and 7 months post chemo and I had my hair styled and coloured today!! I feel sooo much more me its unbelievable. My hair is only about a couple of inches long but it had grown back very curly and very very grey, now Ive got rid of the grey its great. I think our self image is important, whether you colour or not it how you feel about you that matters. Val ... View more

Hello Ladies I used Aloe Vera Lotion throughout my rads with excellent results. Try to get the Aloe Pura brand at Holland & Barrett. Holland & Barretts own brand has 4 different parabens in, which isnt good for us slapping on our chests. Take care all Val ... View more

Hi I fiinished 6xFEC at the end of August, my hair is bearly 1/2 inch. I am thinking it will never grow! Does wearing a wig stop it growing? Love to all ... View more

Hi I have only been on Arimidex since September last year. the dryness and pain on attempting incourse put us off trying. Then the doctor gave me a perscription for Sylk. It is really good, unlike Replens you only use it when you need to. We found making the effort (even thro I dont really feel in the mood!!) makes us both a lots happier. ... View more

Hi Suzee, I too had severe arm pain, I find resting my arm on a cushion when sitting down eases the ache. Also my physio recommended massageing (always downwrd toward the hand) with moisturiser daily. I also sleep with my arm supported by a pillow, in the morning I have no pain at all, apparently you need to keep your arm above your heart. ... View more

Hi Linnet I had my mastectomy in January,only got my arm over my head in May. I had to go to private physio (hospital didn't off any!)the physio gave me some muscle putty to squeeze which really strengthen my upper arm muscle, also a stick to push on with the exercises, this really helped. I also sleep with a pillow under my arm, and hug a cushion when sitting, I find this really helps with the under arm pain.Good luck and hang in there, it does get easier, honest. Love Valann ... View more

Fringes!! HI I also made fringes of my own hair, its looks great with turbans and scarfs. I used sticky back velcro. Just laid the hair on the sticky side then put strong sticky tape over the hair. It works a treat and the velcro attaches to the scarf or turban or whatever just where you want and never moves. Luv Valann ... View more