I have been taking Anastrazole since the autumn of 2014 following a diagnosis of aggressive and invasive breast cancer. I have had 3 lots of surgery culminating in a mastectomy. I've had chemotherapy and injections of Herceptin. I was expecting to be taking Anastrazole for 5 years but, at my last appointment with my consultant in September 2019, she advised a further 3 years on Anastrazole, as new research had revealed that it was beneficial to take it for an extended period. I am aware of the side effects, in my case mostly bone and muscle pain and have very largely put up with them but since last summer and especially in the last 3 months these symptoms have been excessive, I am in pain most of the time and my hips ache even when lying down. The muscle weakness especially in my legs is making me nervous, I am used to playing quite a lot of sport. My GP has prescribed co-codamol but I am reluctant to take this, I do so sometimes. I guess my question is: if I stop taking Anastrazole will all of the pain and muscle weakness go away? My consultant appointment is a way off, should I wait to check until I see her? She did promise me a DEXA scan. Your thoughts and advice are very welcome.
