Painful and swollen thumb ( trigger thumb?) on Letrozole

Hi, not to the same extent, but I have found I am much more clumsy, dropping things for no reason now. I also get painful knee and ankle joints if I don't walk enough.  The gift that keeps giving….. Best wishes 

Hi, I have this too in both thumbs , been on Letrozole for 9 wks

My oncologist says its common , only another 9 years 10 months to go

however, my neighbour gave me fresh turmeric, sliced like carrots & frozen. I put about 6 pieces in boiling water to infuse for 10 minutes twice a day

absolutely no joint pain in my thumbs at all now since doing this in last 3 weeks, definitely worth a go

good luck 

 Rubberduck 

Great, thank you - I will definitely try this!

So do you use the pieces wrapped in something and apply to the thumbs?

Do you use it as a tea?

Hello FlowerN,  I have osteoarthritis in both thumbs and have been on anastrazole for 18 months.  My thumbs hurt and I am not sure if it just the progression of the arthritis or if the Anastrazole has made it worse.  I have splints that I wear at night and have done that for years and it does help some. I sometimes use ice and sometimes heat depending on how I feel and what I have done. 
It can be very debilitating as I have issues opening jars and have a tool to help me and also hubby.  I am independent so like to do things myself but just need to give in sometimes.  
I would recommend you see GP and get a diagnosis . Always helps to know what your condition is and the best treatment.

Barbara

 Rubberduck 

Oh, I've just realised you meant to use as tea, didn't you?? I presume you would have checked with your Oncologist if its OK to yate alongside the Letrozole? I remember something about not taking Turmeric alongside I think it was Tamoxifen and not Letrozole?

 Hopeful Barb  thank you! 

I'll definitely try and make a GP appt today, like you say it's so hard to not be able to do certain things! I was so fit and healthy, with no underlying medical conditions whatsoever prior to this whole nightmare come crashing down on me  

Sorry, didn’t state the obvs did I !!

infused in boiling water, drink as a tea, tastes ok once you get used it it

you can also add fresh ginger if you have nausea 

Yes

My oncologist said it’s fine with Letrozole & abemaciclib but check with your team as we are all different 

good luck with your treatment