HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - those with severe joint and limb pain on femara,aromasin (?and arimidex?)

Soccermom · 10-30-2006, 12:28 PM

I too suffer from trigger fingers, joint pain etc. Was on Tamoxifen for 5 mo and switched to Arimidex when it was clear that i was menopausal permanently. Fewer hot flashes BUT more joint pain. Was going to switch again to Femara but according to what I have read here pain issues will be similar...so whats the point? I have been using Duragesic12.5 mcg since June 2005 for rotator cuff issues associated w bilat masts. Also use oral pain meds when I have significant breakthru. I work in retail and stand on my feet continuously. Also putting merchandise away is my PT (LOL) but by the end of the day I simply cannot lift my arms very high.
Thats my story and I am sticking to it! LOL

Marcia

10-30-2006, 12:28 PM	#19
Soccermom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bradenton,FL Posts: 977	I too suffer from trigger fingers, joint pain etc. Was on Tamoxifen for 5 mo and switched to Arimidex when it was clear that i was menopausal permanently. Fewer hot flashes BUT more joint pain. Was going to switch again to Femara but according to what I have read here pain issues will be similar...so whats the point? I have been using Duragesic12.5 mcg since June 2005 for rotator cuff issues associated w bilat masts. Also use oral pain meds when I have significant breakthru. I work in retail and stand on my feet continuously. Also putting merchandise away is my PT (LOL) but by the end of the day I simply cannot lift my arms very high. Thats my story and I am sticking to it! LOL Marcia