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Debra · 08-18-2007, 03:24 PM

Thanks for starting this post and I am wondering if anyone has the answer. I have been on Arimidex for one year now. I am 42 and feel like I am 85. I have so much joint pain, creaking of bones etc. I have never felt so vulnerable healthwise. I know I need to be on this med but I am also wondering about my quality of life. I have a high pain tolerance but am starting to wonder how much more I can take. Since the Arimidex I have gained 15 pounds, much more tired and less energy and of course now is the time I should be exercising more. I walk everyday but that is getting to be a challange.
If anyone has the magical answer I would appreciate you sharing!!

08-18-2007, 03:24 PM	#5
Debra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 136	Thanks for starting this post and I am wondering if anyone has the answer. I have been on Arimidex for one year now. I am 42 and feel like I am 85. I have so much joint pain, creaking of bones etc. I have never felt so vulnerable healthwise. I know I need to be on this med but I am also wondering about my quality of life. I have a high pain tolerance but am starting to wonder how much more I can take. Since the Arimidex I have gained 15 pounds, much more tired and less energy and of course now is the time I should be exercising more. I walk everyday but that is getting to be a challange. If anyone has the magical answer I would appreciate you sharing!! __________________ Debra Diag. 11/05 at age 40 triple positive 3.8 cm tumor and 9 mm tumor Stage IIb/SN positive(no other nodes)Grade 3 Bilat. mastect. 12/05 (Rt.prophylactic) followed with AC/taxol/Herceptin/tamoxifen then switched to arimidex after hysterectomy in 12/06. August 07 switched to Aromasin due to severe jt. pain from Arimidex. Nov. 2011 No more meds and NED!