Letrozole

I started mine 3 days ago and am living in fear of the side effects 

Not experienced hair thinning, in fact getting thicker but need length! Been on letrozole for 8 weeks now and feel old as in stiff joints and muscles, however, keeping active and busy takes it away

Hi. Yes my hair is thining and I've even lost half an eyebrow! But my hair seems to be thining evenly and the eyebrow is kind of quirky. . I think lol. X

thanks for replying. Always helpful

Not as bad as I thought. Been on Letrozole for 6 months now. Keeping active is the key to the stiff muscles.

I always remind myself my chances of survival would be a lot less if I didn't take the tabs.

A small price to pay. Take care

You're right.

Keeping active is the key. I walk a lot and stretching is good too 

Hi Weechippy

You are correct about activity keeping the aches at bay. I am a few months in to Letrozole and have hair coming back after chemo. Not thinning, getting thicker, but would love it to be quicker 

As you say, it is a small price to pay and I don't think the SE are nearly as bad as the press.

Lets all keep moving.

WallyDug

Thanks for your response.Its great you're not alone in this journey. Keep on moving  forward

I've been on Letrozole for a couple of months now and my hair is definitely thinning.  I do find myself feeling upset about it from time to time, but like the other people who've responded, I'm not going to stop taking it just for my vanity.  I also get aches and pains (and night sweats / hot flushes).  My hospital (Royal Marsden - NHS) has offered complimentary therapy - Acupuncture - to help with the side effects of this oestrogen-suppressing medication and I've decided to go for it. 

Hi

Please let us know how you get on with the acupuncture, hope it’s a success for you.