Been on anastrozole for ,2,years .But recently had tummy pain and so worn out . Thougjt I had a bug but it lingered on .So I went to the doctors he did my bloods and my ggt and all my liver bloods are soon high .do you think it's the anastrozole I believe it can do this don't really drink and eat healthy exerc it se so worried .Am on holiday so no alcohol for me .Repeat bloods when I come back .I just wanted to jack in the meds his there ant alternative thanks
Hi, I'm one of the champions here in this group and I just wanted to acknowledge your post. It's good that you are getting things checked out by the GP and I hope you get some answers and clarity soon. Best wishes
Hi Webb
Sorry to hear you're worried about liver results - hope you're managing to enjoy your holiday. Just wanted to say not quite the same but I'm on letrozole and my kidney function is lowered at the minute. I believe letrozole can do this, but it is worrying me sick. I think these are very strong drugs and fluctuations happen. Hope your repeat bloods are back to normal when you get them re-done x
Hi Webb
I didn't have any issues (that I am aware of!), but "Yes, anastrozole can potentially affect liver function, though this is usually mild and reversible" this is what comes up when I search regarding the liver and Anastrozole. So, I am guessing when you have finished the next 3 years, the effects will start to reverse.
As you say, you're not one for eating healthy, it might be worth improving a little: ."A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while limiting processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats, can significantly benefit your liver. Regular physical activity, even 30 minutes a day, and reducing or eliminating alcohol intake are also crucial steps." - you can only improve, even if it's only a bit better that what you're doing at the moment - you don't have to do everything immediately. Quite often, doing things bit by bit doesn't feel like you have to give up / change your whole life.
Kindest wishes, Lesley
I do eat healthy it must have come over wrong.Do slimming world all the time lost ,5 stone before I had cancer.I walk over 10000steps a day.I have a fatty liver and my bloods on a should have regular basis but they didn't ..I am quite willing to carry on medication but not if it's going to give me liver failure .my are not a bit elevated they are through
The roof my ggt leave is 666 so not just elevated and so are the other ones as well that's why I am worried .I am a very fit 70year old with a lot of living to do
Hello. Ive been on anastrazole for 7 years and I too have a fatty liver. I have my bloods taken every year by the GP and it shows my liver function just over the range. I have put weight on around my stomach which obviously doesn’t help but I have been given the go ahead to take anastrazole for another 3 years as I am terrified of the cancer returning. Hope your repeat bloods results will be better.
Hi Webb, I totally get where you are coming from. I had so many bad side effects on anastrazole that I stopped taking it after 5 years, should have been on them for 10 years. It was effecting the quality of my life and it was a decision I made, rightly or wrongly. Good luck.
Lee x
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