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16-04-2015
08:56
Hi, I have been on Anastrazole since January 2014. My nails are also brittle and split easily. I have found that if I use Nailoid all in one buff, polish and shine they do improve. I got them to grow well earlier this year and I then stopped using the paste. My nails are bad again. You can get the paste from some chemists or on line from Amazon for £5. Going of to do my nails now. X
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14-02-2015
03:39
Hi Lindyc, I had to go for a bone scan on Friday. I am worried about what it may show, but it needed to be done. I did have a quiet laugh to myself though, whilst l was lay down on the bed, the radiographer tied my ankles together and then strapped my arms in. I was almost tempted to ask him if he had been reading '50 Shades of Grey'. I witheld my comments and had a quiet giggle to myself. So just you wait for Monday - your ankles may be tied together. !!!!! Hope all goes well for both of us and we don't have to wait too long for results. HUGS Carol xx
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08-02-2015
12:19
Hi, I am 61 and have been on Aastrozole since January 2014,with the side effect of minor joint pain, I have stayed on the Accord brand as it seems to suit me. I did have a spell last June when my blood pressure and Cholesterol went high, this was checked out by my GP. She is happy that I am not at too high a risk of a stroke and do not need to take any further meds. I do hate taking any medication. I have been advised after a Dexa scan in September last year that I am Osteopenic and take Calcichew D3- Forte. I did not need any chemo or radiation treatment after the mastectomy. In December I started having pain in my rib area, which is still troubling me. I had a check at the hospital last week, a sore spot was found on my rib. I was sent for an xray - which has showed nothing abnormal. Good news I thought, but now being sent for a Isotope Scan. Now worried. Has anyone had the same pain in bones, not joints, and what was the outcome? Trying not to worry as they are checking the symptom out for me. Carol Hugs to all xxxx
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01-02-2015
05:27
Nicky and Helen Regarding travel inurance I have just been on a cruise around The Caribbean (classed as the states). I got travel insurance from EuroTunnel Insurance Le Shuttle. As long as your Dr will say you are fit to travel, that is the only question asked. My GP put a note on my medical record to say I was. Obviously if my situation changes I will have to ask the question again. I got an annual policy for World Wide at a very sensible price. It is worth the phone call. Carol xx
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18-12-2014
02:52
You both have made me feel so much positive with your comments. Coming up to 1 year from diagnosis and feeling a little scarred as Christmas was a bad time last year. Merry Christmas and a VERY Happy New Year to all. xx
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18-12-2014
11:45
Sans61 and GB I too know exactly how you feel. I was diagnised on the 31st December 2013. I am due to have the first mammogram in Jan 15 on my one boob after treatment. I did find a lump in my left breast, which was the cancer, had a mastectomy in January. I did not need Chemo or Radiation treatment, so I was lucky in that sense !! Still feel apprehensive about the mammogram and also worried that the cancer could strike again. Most days are good, some days I seem to dwell on the worry. Hoping that we all have a good result from the test and A Happy 2015. x
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23-10-2014
07:11
Hi, Had my Flu jab on Tuesday. A little bump and slightly red today, other than that no other problems. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Carol x
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10-10-2014
12:45
Hi Christine, How are you feeling now? Have the effects of the flu jab wore off yet? Carol
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07-10-2014
12:37
H, I have been called in by my GP to have the flu-jab. Never had this before. I am 60 and had a single mastectomy in January, no radiation or chemo required. Taking Anastrozole for 10 years. Any one else on the same path been called in? Carol
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07-09-2014
04:15
Hi, I have been on Anastrozole since January 2014. I did have a spell of high blood pressure and nose bleeds around April. They settled within 2 months. Slightly achey when I stand up if I have been sat a while, Just blame it on my aging bones. This soons wears of though when walking. On the whole I am happy to be on the medication if it keeps the cancer at bay. Carol
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07-09-2014
03:55
Hi Mary, I have been on Anastrozole since January and was finding my sleep was as disturbed as yours. I was given some Lavender Body Creme and tried this one night quite by chance and I had a better nights sleep. I carried on using the cream for a couple of weeks. My sleep pattern has now returned to normal for most nights. This may just be coincidental, but Lavender does help you to relax,. It may just be worth a try. Carol
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29-07-2014
05:02
Angie, I have had my DEXA scan in June and had to chase up the results, only to tbe told I have now got to go in and see the rheumatologist. Did you get your score? Carol x
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12-07-2014
03:54
Julie What does your travel insurance say? Wil you be insured if you go away? If you don't tell them and anything medical causes you to put in a claim - they may decline your insurance as you have not informed them of your current medical situation, and the states medical bills could be astronomical. It is a hard decision to make as you are going with your family. Only you can decide. Hugs Carol
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12-07-2014
02:21
Julie, I was diagnosed on the 6th January and was told I needed surgery on the 14th, either a mastectomy or WLE. I was due to fly to Mexico for a two week holiday on the 10th. I cancelled the holiday and our insurance company refunded the amount. As others have said you may not even be covered now for overseas. Will you enjoy your holiday knowing that you have the treatment to start as soon as you get back or would you prefer the treatment to start soon and get it all out of the way and then have a nice relaxing holiday? I have just come back from a two week holiday and had to pay extra for the insurance and that was only to Portugal. I think others may say go and enjoy the holiday first, you will have to go with your gut instinct ! Hugs to you Carol
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29-05-2014
07:41
Hi, Has anyone suffered with nose bleeds since being on Anastrozole? (Accord brand) Started to take the tablet in January this year. Since April have suffered with nose bleeds, usually 3/4 a week. Wake up with a nose bleeds, they have started whilst out walking and also whilst in the gym. Have had blood checks done all is OK. Carol
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07-05-2014
09:24
Thank you for this. They do have some pretty bras, just ordered 2 for collection.
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17-02-2014
09:00
Hi, Not been diagnosed, but have noticed my big toe is swollen and sore, tender to the touch and uncomfortable to walk on. It may be a trip to the Dr soon. Have only been taking Anastrozole since 6th January 2014. Hope yours has settled down now. Did you get any advice on foods to eat or avoid? X
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16-02-2014
06:31
I started to take Amridex on he 6th January, 2014. The only side effect I have at present is not sleeping too well, but not 100% sure that is down to the tablet. I seem to be surviving on only 4- 5 hours of sleep at night, but must be getting enough as I do not fall asleep during the day. It may even be the effect of the surgery I had in January, Hope this soon settles down though. x
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01-02-2014
03:58
Thank you for the link Beatrice. I sat there and read the 9 pages, feeling like the whole story was about me. Have been through a mastectomy and now on Anastrozole. I am still waiting to find out my next stage and at present feel in limbo. The diagnosis and then the op happened so fast, my feet did not touch the floor. The waiting now seems for ever before I am told 'what is next' Thank you to all who post on the site, it is really good to feel we are not alone. As the saying goes - One day at a time. x
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27-01-2014
09:01
Hello, Had my mastectomy on the 14th Jan, did not go down to theatre til 5 pm so was kept in overnight, and discharged by 11 am. the following day. Felt very sleepy for a couple of days and did not have any pain, as I was taking the prescribed pain killers. Stoped the pain killers by the 17th and have not taken any since. I did not have a drain fitted, but have had a large seroma build up in my chest area, this was drained on the 22nd. Unfortunately this has filled again, so I may be asking for it to be aspirated again. x
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