Hello, I've just joined this group at 5am after being awake all night. I have a history with restless leg syndrome and having been prescribed Anastrozole as I had estrogen receptive cancer I'm finding the restless leg worse than I've ever had before. Is it one of the side effects? Also irritable bladder and constipation, I'm not sure I can endure these side effects for 5 years.
Gloriaday
Good morning....
Sorry you've had a bad night. I just spotted your post. Perhaps another time try Awake .?There is often someone 'awake' there to keep you company.
I can't help with the medical question I'm afraid as with TNBC I don't take additional drugs but I do get restless legs connected with nerve difficulties. A deficiency in magnesium is thought to contribute to the syndrome. Connected to my destroyed nerves I had blood tests for vitamin B deficiencies. I now take B12, 6 and 1 regularly. Cramp and restless legs improved too. Perhaps you could ask your GP to check your blood?
I do also know from reading this site for a few years that people often change their after drugs to find one which affects them least. Maybe you should also chat to someone about changing?
I hope you have a better night tonight. Chat again. Love Karen
Hi
Sorry to hear this. Regarding insomnia, I can relate to that (for 20+ yrs, so not related to hormone-blockers) If you google "sleep hygiene", you'll find the recommendations. Personally, if I can't sleep and am restless, I get up and do things. I can kip in the afternoon - I'm retired. However, if you work, have kids etc it's not so easy. Google that and try suggestions. Good luck
I believe constipation is a side effect. I would suggest contacting GP and get some 'powder' stuff which works very well. Also, lots of fruits, with skins, lots of fluid and exercise
Hope that helps, even if only a little bit
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