Anastrazole raised cholesterol and parathionism

Hello Polar Bear,  how are your dexa scans as high parathyroid hormones can have something to do with osteoporosis.  Can you see endocrinologist as they deal in hormones?  Take care.

Hi Polar Bear , I’m another Anastrozole pill popper, have been on it for 6 years and due to finish in December. Part of me can’t wait to stop as I have the joint aches and fatigue, not to mention a brain that often feels like mush. But it also feels like it’s my safety net so I’m quite apprehensive about stopping. 
My cholestrol is also raised and I’m sure it’s the Anastrozole as the nurse couldn’t make any suggestions re lifestyle changes - I’m already doing them! I haven’t been offered statins so far. 
I can’t comment on the parathyroid hormone issue, but hopefully your GP will help with this. I didn’t know about the connection with osteoporosis. I had a dexa scan when I first started on the Anastrozole, which showed osteopenia. I have dexa scans every 2 years now and the last one showed a bit of deterioration, but apparently not enough to merit bisphosphonates. 
The other thing I’ve seen mentioned here are ‘holidays’ from hormone treatments - short breaks to see if the fatigue and/ or joint pain improves. Maybe you could discuss that with your oncologist? I’ve always been too scared to take a break from them! 
Good luck with it all, love and hugs, HFxx