Back on the meds

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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so after having a nice break from Aromasin for breast cancer the last 5 weeks im due to see oncologist on Tuesday about going back on medication . This is the 2nd time ive had hormonal breast cancer when i was 36 and now at 60. Had a mastectomy last febuary and reconstruction done at same time . I was on letrazol for a while but really struggled with the side effects so was then put on tamoxafin but oncologist adviced i need something else due to post menopause so was given Aromasin well ive felt awful on that my moods and anxiety went through the roof bad headaches too. Im now feeling anxious about going back on the meds but i know i have no choice its to prevent me getting it again .

So if there is anyone on here that has struggled with meds like me and give me any tips or advice i would be very grateful .Felt so normal the last few weeks.

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Jurassicgirl over 3 years ago

Hi.

I'm 4 weeks into anatrazole and am taking at night which I think helps a little. I'm getting a fair bit of joint pain on and off which I hope settles down and I'm stiff but I do find the more physically active I am the better although its an effort as I feel so b**dy tired on this medication ! I also have a dry throat but find sucking sugar free hard sweets and hot drinks help with that. I had headaches at first on it but those have stopped

I read various things about the impact settling down after 2/3 months so I'm keeping everything crossed that is what happens for me. I'm not getting any menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes etc but am putting that down to being very post menopausal as I had my menopause at 45 and am 57 now! I can't think there's much estrogen left to suck out !

I have also just changed brands to Accord having used up what the hospital gave me which was Key Pharmacetical so waiting to see if that makes a difference as I see some women feel it does

Hope it goes OK for you and sending best wishes x

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to Jurassicgirl

Thankyou for your reply its the fatigue that gets me also but I think I've got to learn to live with it . fingers crossed good news on Tuesday good meds I hope

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