How long do side effects go on after stopping meds?

Hi RedSquirrelsNuts

Sorry to hear that you are in pain. If you haven't already done so it might be a good idea to ring your BCN and tell them how you are feeling.

Hope this helps and hopefully your pain will be sorted soon.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I probably should try. They have an answerphone with a 3 day response time, then usually we play telephone tag for another few days while they try to ring me at work, even when I leave my available times on the message. It doesn't make for a restful or reassuring experience. But I get it. They're ridiculously busy, and I'm not seriously ill.

I was hoping someone on here might be able to share their experience while I'm waiting.

5 days later and I'm still hurting. Has anyone any other thoughts on this?

Hi I get joint pain I am on anastrazole, my pain tends to be in my knees. Did you have a dexa scan before you started your meds. Best wishes let us know how it goes xx

Hi Shaz, no I didn't. I'm only 53 with no history of bone issues or breaks. Maybe that's why?

My pain is in all joints from toes to hips, and from fingers to shoulders. My fingers are so swollen I can't get my rings on. My knees give way when I sit down on the loo. The pain wakes me up in the night when I turn over. It gets worse when I stay in the same position for too long, such as standing, sitting at work, watching TV. I'm better walking, but then I get tired.

Your pain is only in your knees, not anywhere else? Do you take painkillers for it? Thanks for your reply.