Hello, I haven't posted on here for a long while. I have been on Letrozole for 3 years now, having started before my operation, as we were in Covid. I have had all the usual side effects which I have managed to cope with. My side effects always come in waves. I will have a few quite normal weeks then I will start getting tearful, with my hair breaking, not sleeping well, hot flushes and painful joints. In the last few months the emotional side has become much worse and over the last 10 days I have been very depressed, which is very out of character for me, I have been overwhelmed with depression, not being able to cope with any problems and just crying. I know this is all hormonal but wondered if other ladies may have had this. Just today I have felt the depression lift and I feel totally back to normal but I know it will return. I am 75. I would be grateful for any help. Thanks.
Hello, I had my appointment with my GP and she referred me to the hospital. My appointment has come through and it is late March so I am pleased to be getting something done. At the moment I am not in depression but feel it may be coming on again as every time I hear something sad, whether it is true life or a drama on the television I just burst into tears. I hope you are ok.
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