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stage IV breast cancer
by Reviewer51564
on July 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: creaky, painful joints, particularly the knees and foot including top of foot and achilles heel. Particularly painful in the morning when get up (very difficult to walk down stairs, one stair at a time) or if I have been sitting a while. dry skin and lots of new wrinkles. Vaginal dryness and loss of libido. But what does that matter with all the weight gain in the middle. Soft nails. sometimes painful scalp. Time taken and dosage: 26 months1 mg. 1X D Review: No dispute from supportive oncologist re side effects. Says that is why 30% or more stop taking Arimidex. But since Im currently NED & I want to stay that way, Im sticking with Arimidex until something better comes along. When I had a luggage snafu and was without my arimidex for a week, I lost a couple of pounds, got my waistline back because my weight redistributed, and my joints did not hurt as much. Also taking Herceptin every 3 weeks and Zometa every 4 weeks plus thyroid (because of radiation damage to thyroid). So maybe some of the side effects attributable to Herceptin such as the painful scalp. I take stuff which reduces the side effects and helps me live with the side effects: double my omega 3s, 6 grams of vitamin D with natto K-2, zyflamend, boswellia serratta, and glucosamine, chondroitin with MSM 
BC
by Reviewer51565
on July 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Extreme fatigue, weight gain, swollen feet, joint ache results in difficulty climbing stairs, moodiness. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years1 MG 1X D Review: Im considering getting off after a year and a half. Im tired of being tired. I find it hard to feel the gratitude in my life that I felt before I started taking this pill. I was a very peaceful, calm person even after I was diagnosed and going thru radiation. But now, Im just angry. About everything. Im tired of being that way. This boils down to a quality of life. Id rather risk the recurrence of breast cancer than stay on this drug. I hope to meet with my oncologist this week to discuss or rather, inform her, that I am stopping this drug. 
EARLY STAGE ER+ BREAST CANCER
by Reviewer51566
on July 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: ****Dear BC Survivors****, Am now much content with decision to cease Arimidex, after taking for 11 months. Cant wait to feel better, physically. Time taken and dosage: 11 months1 MG. 1X D Review: Used to walk 5 x wk. with friends, gradually decreased to every other day, for past 2 months unable to exercise AT ALL. Must undertake only survival requirements for self and family. Son and wife are Int. Med. MDs, but not experienced w/ this med. When asked to describe symptoms to them, response is: Not sure if extreme pain is causing exhaustion, or if severe exhaustion causes pain. Discussed w/ oncolog. who stated that she has no problem w/ you going off this med. To summarize: DX, pre-surgical & radiation treatments/post-radiation recuperation were NOTHING compared to the incapacitation Ive experienced while taking Arimidex for only 11 months, and Im a Pollyanna by nature and a non-wimpy army brat. It was a huge decision, but I look forward to resuming non-survival activity, especially because only 15 min. of vigorous exercise per day leads to 50% reduction in breast cancer. Cant wait to feel well enough to resume walks w/ friends. Heres hoping you have minimal side effects. God bless us all, as well as our families.
breast cancer
by Reviewer51567
on July 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Since I started arimidex I cant sleep and have been having heart palpitations.atleast that is what I think they are. My hands are tingling and my hips hurt. I cant believe all this is happening so fast on this drug.I just got started. I just took myself off today.the heart palpitations it too much. I was doing fine on tamoxifen for about two years but had my ovaries removed about 6 months ago so my doctor recommended me to start arimidex. I was doing fine on tamoxifen.no real side affects other than the usually hand swelling here and there.no real hot flashes but every blue moon. My hair even grew back on tamoxifen.I will see my oncologist in two weeks and will insist on going back on tamoxifen or taking no drugs at all. Like others have stated whatever will be will be. I dont want to live my life in pain or damage my heart. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks 1X D Review:
stage 2 breast cancer
by Reviewer51568
on June 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: joint pain, hip pain, knee pain, bad hand pain. weight gain. Fuzzy thinking, depression, tired all the time. Time taken and dosage: 6 months 1X D Review: This drug is pure poison!!! I have never been on any meds in my life until this drug. So all the side effects I was having were surely from this small little white pill. I took myself off of it on my own and I will take my chances. My life is more important then being crippled if I stayed on this for five years. WHO INVENTED THIS PILL, probably a MAN!!! I took it for six month, been off of it for almost two months and must say I am feeling much better. I still have some pain in my hands, but the hip pain doesnt wake me up at night anymore and I can easily go up and down stairs again. Chemo and Radiation wasnt as bad as this pill. I am cancer free, all testing and ex-rays were excellent. So my life now is WITHOUT THIS POISON PILL!Whatever will be will be!!!!
Stage 1 Breast Cancer
by Reviewer51569
on June 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: joint pains, especially back and ankles, fatigue that sleep does not resolve, memory changes Time taken and dosage: 9 months1 mg 1X D Review: I did have some of the back pain prior to Arimidex but the ankle and foot pain began about 1 month after starting it. The fatigue has actually caused me to shorten my work day occasionally to come home and nap; I see a chiropractor, physical therapist and am lucky enough to be able to have fairly regular massages. Unfortunately when I get up in the morning, it takes me some time to get moving. Getting up from a chair the same.
B C stage 2 nodes 2
by Reviewer51570
on June 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: back pain, leg pain, headaches, occ hot flushes, low libido, severe tiredness, depression, weight LOSS. Time taken and dosage: 3 days30mg 1X D Review: originally put on tamoxifen, but had severe cramping, so my oncologist put me on Arimidex. I am trying to tolerate and work around all of these side effects. I just take 1 day at a time. But I seem to be the only one that has experienced weight LOSS since being on this drug. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 6 ( Australian sizeing here )My appetite for most of the time is just non existant. The only thing that I am concerned about though is the fact that I refused chemotherapy ( although it was recommended ). So I am relying on this drug to keep me cancer free. But of course I did take the radiotherapy. My sister died of B.C. ( only 40 yrs of age ), my father died of brain cancer, and my other sister recently has been through throat cancer. I just pray every day that all will be o.k. Thank god for modern science. Even with the horrid side effects.
Breast cancer
by Reviewer51571
on June 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Crippeling of the hands, intense hand pain, joint pain, depression, exhaustion Time taken and dosage: 60 days30 mg 1X D Review: I took Arimidix for 60 days from May 2009 to July 2009 and after intense crippeling of the hands I swithced to Femara. I took Femara for 5 months with the same results . I stopped Jan 12, 2010 and in June the symptoms were finally gone.
Stage 1 Breast Cancer
by Reviewer51572
on June 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 3 years1MG 1X D Review: I had complained to my doctor about muscle & joint aches, tiredness, fatigue, weight gain, etc. My doctor took me off of Arimidex for 3 months. I still had all those symptoms so we knew that it wasnt all the Arimidex symptoms but other issues as well. I am back on the Arimidex but feel much better knowing it is other things causing those symptoms. That sounds ridiculous but I do feel better. My doctor also explained that my body has gone through a lot with the radiation therapy so just be kind to myself as much as possible.
breast cancer
by Reviewer51573
on June 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Bone pain, and mental cloudiness! I have felt tired most of the day and most of the time. I promised my two adult daughters that I would continue taking arimidex no matter what.So, here I am, which is a good thing. Time taken and dosage: 23 months1mg 1X D Review: My quality of life has deteriorated so much. I can have a few good days, and then---physically down and out for several. When I am at work or out with family, friends, I pretty much lie now and say, Oh, I am doing fine and feel well. Surely, they are tired of hearing me complain during the prior months. 
Breast Cancer IIA
by Reviewer51575
on June 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Exhaustion, memory problems, extreme lower back pain, severe osteoporosis; finger neuropothy (numbness) Time taken and dosage: 3 years1MG 1X D Review: MY doctor is concerned about the quick progression of bone loss even though I take Boniva. She suggested I could try Tamoxifen, however Im not in a rush to add/change symptoms. I exercise regularly. I sometimes feel as exhausted as when undergoing chemotherapy. Good news - tumor markers are normal.
ER+ Breast Cancer Stage 1 node-neg
by Reviewer51576
on June 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Fatigue Fatigue Fatigue Fatigue! Loss of libido and concentration. Poor memory. Bone/muscular pain. Harder to maintain/lose weight. Time taken and dosage: 18 months1mg 1X D Review: It is now 18 months since I started taking this drug. I have left it a while before I posted here because I wasnt sure how many of my symptoms were left over from the chemo and radiotherapy. I am crippled by fatigue. Not tiredness - absolute life sapping fatigue that leaves me confused and tearful with a general feeling of awful malaise. I cant see properly or hear properly, I just want to curl up in a ball and close my eyes. Rest really doesnt seem to improve it - I cant predict when it will strike me down either as it comes and goes randomly like the hot flushes. One minute I feel ok and the next minute I am on my knees with fatigue.I do not want to quit this drug but my quality of life is really dire. I have lost my confidence completely. Most nights I am in bed by 7:30 in the hope that total rest will get me through the next day. It usually doesnt. I am wondering if Tamoxifen will be a better option. Maybe I shall give this another year and then swap. Has anyone gone from Arimidex to Tamoxifen?I will not stop this treatment because I want to live to bring up my kids. And I try to convince myself that these side effects are proof that the drug is doing what it should. I do feel very disabled now and life really isnt what it used to be. But if this drug buys me many more years then perhaps it is a deal worth making.
Stage I Breast Cancer
by Reviewer51577
on June 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Osteoporosis, joint pain, depression, mood disturbances, extreme fatigue, sleeplessness, weight gain, thinning hair, weak nails, high blood pressure, dry skin, hot flashes. Time taken and dosage: 4 years1 MG 1X D Review: I have been taking Arimidex for 4 years and 2 months. Ive had it. I cant stand it anymore. I could live with most of the effects for the 5 years, but the depression, fatigue, sleeplessness, mental fuzziness, not feeling like myself, and feeling 10 years older with absolutely no energy or drive are the deal breakers. Im afraid Ill lose my mind if I continue on this stuff. Ive been through a lot in my life; cancer isnt the first awful thing Ive had to face. Im noit a wimp. But right now, Id rather take my chances with the cancer than live through this anymore. Like another lady who made a similar comment, I feel that at 65 I dont have enough years left to waste any more living like this. The doctors prescribed pills for depression and for the osteoporosis, but Im scared to death the anti-depressant will give me yet more side effects and Ive been maaging the osteoporosis well with calcium and vitamin D. Im calling my oncologist on Monday to check whether you can stop cold turkey or should stop gradually. I rated the drug 3 because so far I havent had a return of my cancer, but who knows if thats because of the drug or not?
breast cancer
by Reviewer51578
on June 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: extreme deep bone pain, joint pain, mood depression, lack of concentration, memory problems Time taken and dosage: 14 days1 mg 1X D Review: I never had much pain from the cancer or with my mastectomy, but after just a few days on Arimidex I couldnt stand up very long without severe discomfort in legs; arms feel heavy, knees ache. Stopped taking but still have symptoms 2 weeks later. Will not go back on this drug.
2 nd BC
by Reviewer51579
on June 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: tired, loss of libido, vaginal drynessl,WEIGHT GAIN Time taken and dosage: 11 months 1X D Review: Definitely feel like I am 10 years older than I am. Was on tamoxifen for 5 yrs and no real problems. On Arimidex 11 months- 20 lbs gained, diet and exercise not helping budge weight. Too tired to exercise half the time now. Very frustrating. No sex drive and painful when attempted.
breast cancer stage 2
by Reviewer51580
on June 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: sleeplessness, joint pain, high cholestrol,tingling in hands,fatigue, irritability. feel like Im 100 whne I first get out of bed as my feet dont wnat to walk-- they are stiff & ankles ache Time taken and dosage: 2 days2mg 1X D Review: I will persist because I do not want the cancer to recur.
Breast Cancer - Stage II/III
by Reviewer51581
on June 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: intense hot flashes, severe lower back pain, hip pain, muscle weakness and fatigue (especially in legs), swelling in hands, severe lower leg cramps. Time taken and dosage: 6 months 1X D Review: After having had two spinal fusions in the past, the back pain caused from the drug was just too much. After checking out the arimidex.com website, I found out that the risk of a recurrence of BC is only 10% in the first 3 years. This is a risk I am willing to take. Quality of life wins out every time for me.
Breast cancer Stage II a
by Reviewer51582
on June 15, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Severe knee and hip pain; my arches ache and now I have sensitive feet. But, I keep going, walking 5K a day, yoga at least 3x a week. Vit D3 seems to help. I take an Aleve if I really need it. The more I move, the better I feel, the more energy I have. Have given up dairy, red meat, my daily glass of wine. I hope Arimidex really works as it is supposed to. I am willing to take it as long as necessary. Time taken and dosage: 3 months 1X D Review:
Stage 2 breast cancer
by Reviewer51583
on June 14, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Joint pain in fingers, hips, back, feet. Numbness in hands and arms on arising from bed. Constant fatigue. Sleep difficulties, probably mostly due to the joint pain. Occasional hot flashes. Fuzzy-headedness and memory problems. Thinning hair. Basically experiencing what most people seem to experience with this drug. My quality of life is not what I would wish for me or anyone. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years 1X D Review: More long-term research is needed! This drug was found to be somewhat effective and it was marketed too prematurely, I think. Its a shame that our wellness is so tied in with the profits of drug companies. There are certainly other ways to look at cancer and its treatment and these should be explored.
Stage 1 breast cancer
by Reviewer51584
on June 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Joint pain, initially in wrists, now in hands, quite severe, cant make a fist with either hand. Some fatigue Time taken and dosage: 9 months30 mg 1X D Review: My cancer was , ER+/HR+/HER2-. I will talk to my clinical oncologist at my next visit to see about alternatives. I dont know how to rate my satisfaction with the drug, as I havent had any recurrence yet (1 year from initial diagnosis). I suppose if I have no recurrence in 4 more years I would be satisfied. Not sure Ill be able to take Arimidex that long though
Stage1 Breast Cancer Survivor
by Reviewer51585
on June 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: On Tamoxifen for 1 year after Stage 1 inductu-carcinoma with no side effects except hot flashes. Had hysterectomy and changed to Arimidex.within 2 months started feeling joint pain in toes.then after five months, severe joint pain in thumbs with hip pain and other joint pain. Tried Celebrex, Aleve, Advil, flax seed oil, glucosimine, parafin baths, etc. and nothing helps. Primary care doc, oncologist, rhematologist all giving me remedies but no diagnosis! Seeing a hand specialist at months end.still say it is the Arimidex.STAY OFF IT IF YOU CAN! My quality of life has been so damaged because of this awful drug! Time taken and dosage: 9 months1 1X D Review: More clinical research needs to be done on the side effects!
breast cancer
by Reviewer51586
on June 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 69.0 Side effects: I originally submitted a rating and my experience 7/22/2009. Please refer to it for a comparison to what I say today. Time taken and dosage: 16 months1 mg 1X D Review: I still have bad joint pain in my knees and stiffness all over. It is difficult to sit down or to stand up without my knees hurting. For the last year, I have had extreme tingling, numbness, burning in my middle 3 fingers on my right hand. Orthopedic hand surgeon said it was carpal tunnel, so one month ago I had carpal tunnel surgery. It has helped so far, but this surgery is a very long healing process and I wont know for months if the surgery has really done the trick. Diet makes a huge difference to me. I take a lot of calcium (Citracal with D3), my vitamin with D, and extra D3 daily. I also take glucosomine with MSM and Fosamax. I eliminate as much refined sugar as possible and no red meat. The only sugar I eat is in fruits. I eat as many different veggies as possible (limited potatoes). For meat, I eat salmon and chicken. Exercise (slow walking and recumbant bike) helps me a great deal. I do not have to take daily naps anymore, only an occasional one. I sleep okay at night. My energy level and stamina are not what they were before breast cancer, but surely improved over what they were a year ago. My oncologist will never convince me that my troubles are not due to Arimidex. I dont feel like 90 years old anymore, but at the same time, I cant get down on the ground (my knees) to play with my grandchildren. I just find other ways to play with them. The bottom line: I hate Arimidex on one hand, and on the other hand, I hope its saving my life.
breast cancer double masectomy
by Reviewer51587
on June 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: weight gain Time taken and dosage: 2 years1 1X D Review: no side effects have been taking vitamin d and calcium daily
lumpectomy/ breast cancer
by Reviewer51588
on June 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 77.0 Side effects: stiff joints, mental confusion, itching/particularly head, sleep problem Time taken and dosage: 15 months 1X D Review: It has taken me a while to realize the problems I have been experiencing are undoubtedly side effects of the drug. Whether it is necessary or worth it to continue are not decided. I have yet to convince my doctor these problems are side effects of taking Arimidex.
Estrogen + cells in plural effusion
by Reviewer51589
on June 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: So far I dont feel anything. I have an unknown primary, with estrogen + receptors, so Arimidex is prescribed while we keep trying to find the primary. Time taken and dosage: 30 days1 mg 1X D Review: I dont know if its working or not because I feel the same--But Im taking scads of supplements to boost my immune system, and am eating like a saint, so I dont know if that may affect anything or not.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer, 111-B
by Reviewer51590
on June 4, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Joint pain, body aches, trouble sleeping, memory loss, fuzzy brain. hot flashes, less ability handling life stresses Time taken and dosage: 2 years1MG 1X D Review: Did a man invent this drug? This is cruel. No one would be taking this if they didnt think or hope it was going to save their life. After discussing this drug in my cancer support group, there seem to be those who have few side effects or many side effects. I feel like this drug is toxic for my body, but I am still taking it just like I did the chemo drugs - which some worked for me and others didnt. I lost my breasts, that hurt but in the big picture, but okay if you keep your life. Now I seem to be losing my memory and thought process which is brutal. Lack of sleep and joint pain are issues also. If I didnt walk 3 miles a day and do yoga twice a week, my body would become stiff and ache. I have to be very careful about what I eat or otherwise the weight gain would make my situation worse.
breast cancer
by Reviewer51591
on June 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: severe hip pain. Incapacitating fatigue. Muscle cramps. No libido. Fractured femur after 3 yrs. 4 mos. Depression. No quality of life. Mental fog, memory lapses, difficulty learning anything new. Time taken and dosage: 3.5 years1 mg 1X D Review: I did not want to take Arimidex due to my active lifestyle. Was not given SERM option.Bone pain and fatigue have robbed me of all hobbies, activities, even walking my dog. My house is dirty, my yard is overgrown, my body is fat (gained 25 lbs.) My social life is nil, since I am too tired to even pay attention after 45 -60 minutes.
breast cancer
by Reviewer51592
on June 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: No libido, some joint pain, depression, nails very brittle Time taken and dosage: 15 months1 mg 1X D Review:
breast cancer
by Reviewer51593
on June 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Joint pain, memory loss, fatigue, rashes (on feet) weight gain, cant sleep, so not myself!!! I had a great memory and brain, ha where has it gone? I need so much more sleep???? Time taken and dosage: 15 months1 mg 1X D Review: Is this pain going to continue after the 5 years? Big question, will it be worth the suffering? I have been told the joint pain doesnt get any better, please tell me it will. I am incredibly fit for my age and have always worked out, still are, under sufferance, high pain threshold. But what I am struggling with is my short term memory loss, I dont remember things. Its embarrassing. This alone makes me think, is it worth it? Lifes short, remember it.
stage 1 bc
by Reviewer51594
on May 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Ache all over, constant flu, sore throat,became a tenor from being a soprano due to terrible state of throat, dried up,hacking cough and bronchitus, shattered, felt 80. Time taken and dosage: 11 months30 1X D Review: Came off drug for a week, completely recovered. Took another tablet - in bed within 2 hours.Highly allergic individual.
Stage 2 Breast Cancer
by Reviewer51595
on May 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: After 2 weeks of taking the drug, I noticed sever joint pain in the hips. It was so bad that I found it difficult sleeping, sitting, standing and walking. The third week my feet felt like they were getting ready to explode and my toes were tingling. Time taken and dosage: 2 months1 MB 1X D Review: The doctor explained that the symptoms were normal and he could prescribe more pain relievers but Im not going to be on pain killers for the next 5 years. I went online and researched benefits of vitamins. LADIES take 2,000 to 4,000 IU of Vitamin D3 Liquid SoftGels daily and you will be amazed! I take 1,000 IU in the morning and one in the afternoon and my pain has disappeared. NO JOKE! Also.Make sure you are taking atleast 1200 MG of Calcium for your bones. I am taking a combined 4600 IU of Vitamin D3 which includes what is in my multi vitamin and calcium supplements. I thought maybe this was just my imagination but no. My daughter and a friend suffer with back pain and I told them to take 1,000 IU of Vitamin D3 AND their back pain is gone! Please dont suffer anymore. OH.and it has helped my mood! Take some Vitamin D3 and let your pain melt away. Its very difficult to overdose on the vitamin, so experiement to see what dose works for your joint pain. YOU WILL BE AMAZED! Besides.fighting cancer is not going to be easy. We need to remember that the cancer drug will only work if you take it. Without it we may not have the chance to enjoy our families, friends and life for as long as we can. Be positive.Be proactive.and Love Life! You only have one! I love you all!
Early stage BC Lumpect clear nodes
by Reviewer51596
on May 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Carpal Tunnel in both hands-surgery. Two broken arms and broken shoulder, Severe knee pain-unable to walk more than 200 metres or be on feet for longer than 15 minutes. Two partial knee replacements required. First one booked in. Jaw repeatedly dislocates. Weight gain, depression. Time taken and dosage: 5 years1MG 1X D Review: I am assured Arimadex is a very effective drug in preventing a recurrence of Breast Cancer. My doctors told me my joint pain would disappear when I stopped taking this drug. My knees remain unchanged. I first noticed joint problems eight months into treatment. Over the 5.5 years, I have gone from being a fit, active, happy person to being an hobbling old woman at 56.
ILC Stage 11B
by Reviewer51597
on May 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: short term memory loss (not sure if it is chemo brain or Arimidex or both). Hot flashes - much more in control after starting Effexor. Joint pain. Fatigue. Numbness in fingers upon awakening. No secretions. Dry skin. Eyesight decreasing Time taken and dosage: 1 years30 1X D Review: Tough tough drug but nothing like the pain of Adriomycin. I have always exercised. After the second day at the gym the next morning it is difficult to get down the stairs. This is hard knowing the highly respected JAMA study on decrease in recurrence with cardiovascular exercise thiry minutes five times a week.
invasive lobular carcinoma breast
by Reviewer51598
on May 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: I had leg discomfort and tender wrist joints. I was on a gram of naproxyn a day during the 5 years of treatment to control the pain. I was and still am in a phase three study of the arimitase inhibators and I was randomized to arimidex and celebrex. The celebrex arm of the study was stopped after the heart problems came to light from celebrex. Time taken and dosage: 5 years30 mg 1X D Review: I thought the leg discomfort would resolve after finishing the 5 year course but I have been off the drug since Dec and have had to go back on the gram of naproxyn a day as I was awake in the night with leg pain, woke up with leg discomfort, and by the end of the day my legs hurt so bad I could hardly walk. I feel a lot better since I went back on the naproxyn a week ago.
Stage 2 BC
by Reviewer51599
on May 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Bad palpitations, hip and foot pain (excruciating), trigger finger, unable to bend either thumb due to joint pain and swelling, carpal tunnel, interrupted sleep constantly, feeling quite agitated and generally unwell. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years 1X D Review: Oncologist took me off Arimidex - am now nearly four months off this medication. ALL side effects have gone, except for foot problem (plantar faciitis) which has improved considerably and seems to be very slowly repairing, so I hope that given time, this will also go. Taking Tamoxifin now and so far have no noticeable side effects, so am taking one day at a time.
Stage 1 Lobular Carcinoma
by Reviewer51600
on May 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Joint pain - particularly in the hands, hips, knees, and feet. Difficulty sleeping at night. Would wake up and find my arms numb, and it would hurt to roll over. Had difficult climbing stairs because of the pain and loss of strength in my knees. Trigger finger in thumbs and ring fingers on both hands. Diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Minimal weight gain mostly because I regularly worked out and watched what I ate. Time taken and dosage: 7 months1 MG 1X D Review: A lot of people have asked about how long it takes for the symptoms to go away. I QUIT taking Arimidex over one year ago (quality versus quantity trade-off). Most of the pain has gone away, and I can sleep fairly well at night. However, there was PERMANENT damage (swelling and pain) in my finger joints. My left ring finger increased from size 7 to size 9, and I cant close the ring finger on my right hand. The trigger finger I was experiencing in my right thumb has gone away, though. Anyway, I know these joint problems were caused by Arimidex because I had NO prior history of arthritis or joint swelling. I also wasnt about to go on an Ibuprofen regimen, which is what the patients in the drug trials must have done!
stage 3 breast cancer
by Reviewer51601
on May 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Im very active and that helps a lot. I exercise everyday but I still have some aches, pains in joints. I dont generally take to much for them- just some ibuprofen as needed. My hair is thinning in front on top of scalp. Has anyone used Rogaine to stop that? I did have a fractured femur from sledding last year, and have been diagnosed with bone loss and will start Boniva this month. I have a toenail the refuses to heal and that needs to be taken off. Over all, Im going through menopause and all that it means but I guess Im alive and thats what its about. Also, when do the side effects stop when you stop taking the drug? Time taken and dosage: 2 years1mg 1X D Review:
Stage II Breast Cancer
by Reviewer51602
on May 16, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Fatigue, muscle aches,joint stiffness, feet tenderness, hair thinning, WEIGHT GAIN (around the middle especially), water retention, hot flashes, insomnia, trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Time taken and dosage: 9 months1 mg 1X D Review: I was very active and upbeat until I was treated for my BC. I figured that whatever side effects I experienced from the initial treatments, I would grin and bear; being grateful that treatment did exist. Now Im almsot 2 years out since initial diagnosis and would LOVE to put it all behind me but its difficult when you feel like crap all of the time. I feel like Ive aged a good 15-20 yrs. I am tackling the side effects as they come, so far Ive had carpal tunnel release surgery and my hand feels great! Been trying different pain meds for the body aches--and as for those extra stubborn 12 pounds--if anyone has any tips---please share!!! 
Breast Cancer - Stage 2
by Reviewer51603
on May 14, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 68.0 Side effects: All of the usual; hot flashes, deep bone pain, joint pain, weight gain (mostly around the middle). I was in pain constantly, but something I learned to live with Time taken and dosage: 5 years1 MG 1X D Review: Since my oncologist thought this the best medication, gave me faith in it and got me through the bad times. Nothing was as bad as chemo therapy and Id do almost anything to avoid that again.I quit taking it (doctor orders)about 2 weeks ago, and Im already noticing a difference in the constant pain, and hoping the weight will come off now. Gained about 20 pounds.
stage 1 breast cancer
by Reviewer51604
on May 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: really bad hot flashes, sleeplessness, memory loss, joint pain for the last 2 days and I seem to be finding more hair on the floor after drying and styling my hair-really dont have a rating yet Time taken and dosage: 1 months1 mg 1X D Review: I just started taking Arimidex so I dont know if the side effects are going to get worse, after reading all the comments I am very hesitant about taking this drug. I lost my mom to breast cancer so I dont know what to do. I am supposed to take it for 5 years.
Second bout with breast cancer
by Reviewer51605
on May 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Lower back pain. Swelling of hands. Trigger finger. Aching fingers, knees, wrists. Tired, memory problems, thinning hair, trouble getting up and walking after sitting for a while, cant straighten up, heal spur flare up. I may be forgetting some. Time taken and dosage: 5 months20 mg 1X D Review: I was originally on Femara. The symptoms were the same. Was switched to Arimidex, told it was better. Not so. I stopped taking it two days ago. At my next appointment in two weeks I am going to ask to go back on Tamoxifin. I was on it my first round of breast cancer (8 years ago). Had no side effects. Second breast cancer was unrelated to the first.
Breast Cancer
by Reviewer51606
on May 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: All of the abovae and below mentioned. I look forward to getting off of this drug. Time taken and dosage: 5 years 1X D Review: I plan on taking it only about 7 more weeks, that will be a total of 4 years and 9 months I think thats good enough. I would like to know how long does it take before you feel better and some of the side effects start going away? Someone give me some ensight on this please ???!!!!!
Post mastectomy, stage 2 breast can
by Reviewer51607
on May 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 69.0 Side effects: All the SEs everyone else has experienced. Basically, I just feel like crap all the time. The worst SE, because it is permanent, is full blown osteoporosis after 3 years on the med. Now taking Fosamax. My bone density before taking Arimidex was normal. Otherwise, worst SE is chronic fatigue--not sleepiness, just absolutely no get up and go ever! Bone and joint pain almost always present, though less severe as the years pass. Have to use iron will to literally get up once seated. I dont want a recurrence of the cancer, else Id have quit after a few months. Will quit very soon, nearing the five-year plan. Time taken and dosage: 4.5 years1 mg 1X D Review:
stage IIA breast cancer
by Reviewer51608
on May 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Terrible bone and tendonitis in all joints, trigger finger, felt like I was 90. Time taken and dosage: 9 months 1X D Review: Quit taking more than a year ago and in this last month the symptoms are finally subsiding. Permanent damage to hips and fingers, trigger fingers and carpel tunnel. Went to rheumatologist who said there was a dramatic increase in cases like mine once arimidex came out. Encouraged me that it would take a long time for symptoms to go away and to use PT to prevent permanent damage. It usually takes a lot more than 1-2 months for recovery and be careful of permanent damage. Im taking tamoxifen and feel so much better.
BC Stage 1 no nodes
by Reviewer51609
on April 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 0 days 1X D Review: Yall have convinced me! I already have had back pain for several years, I will not risk the bone loss and the pain yall are describing! It is not worth it to me. I dont want the cancer back, but I wont trade the rest of my health for a maybe this will help. Oncologist said I am in the 16%tile of recurrance, so to me, it is worth the risk!
DCIS:lumptompy & radiation
by Reviewer51610
on April 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: No side effects; maintained my weight. I also have had MS since I was 20 & many of comments previously written apply to problems I have had with MS over the years. However, I did not experience any increased or additional symptoms while on Arimidex. Cancer free for 6 years!! Time taken and dosage: 5 years1 mg 1X D Review:
Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
by Reviewer51611
on April 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Sleep problems, bi-lateral hip bursitis, loss of stamina, depression Time taken and dosage: 8 years1 mg 1X D Review: I never suspected my sleep and joint issues might be a result of taking this drug, but on the eve of submitting to a sleep study, I inquired of my oncolcogist about possilbe sleep problems due to the Arimidex and he said that is it is a known side effect. That got me wondering about my hip problems after reading about so many similar issues with other patients who answered this site. After three cortisone shots in the left hip and no relief, it makes me wonder even more about the cause. I am going off the Arimidex for two months to see what happens and what relief I might get. It is a quandry as to what to give up, possible cancer protection or quality of life. The jury is out.
Breast Cancer
by Reviewer51612
on April 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Joint & muscle pain, hair thinning/loss, high blood pressure & cholesterol, hot flashes, cough, depression, headache, no appetite, insommonia, dry skin, no energy. Time taken and dosage: 10 months15 mg 1X D Review: I stopped taking this, on my own, 2 weeks ago. I have an appointment to see oncologist this Wednesday to discuss further treatment. I would far rather have quality of life than put up with the way Im feeling. Talked with the lady at our Womens Wellness Clinic (for breast cancer patients) who told me that info regarding this med would probably extend your survival rate by 3-4%. All new hair growth Ive experienced over the past few months has disappeared almost over night. Doctors keep giving me additional drugs to combat side effects for high blood pressure & cholesterol and then I suffer from those side effects. Also tried Femera but couldnt tolerate it either. I now have an eye problem which will require surgery. Sure it was caused by this drug.
Post Breast cancer treatment
by Reviewer51613
on April 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Constant fatigue; painful legs (knee joints), feet, hands and hips; depression; and as a result insominia (sometimes the pain is so bad it stops me from sleeping). Every time I get up from sitting or laying down the pain level is at its worst. Time taken and dosage: 6 months30mg 1X D Review: Fighting with it every day and questioning the quality of life, but keep going because of children, husband and aging parents. Am tempted to go off it, and if I did not have family I would. My specialist says if you can feel the symptoms you know its working. Check this site every so often to know Im not alone and to the paranoia in check.
breast cancer
by Reviewer51614
on April 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Weight gain, muscle pain, joint stiffness, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 5 years30 mg 1X D Review: |
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