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Debra · 03-17-2008, 09:13 PM

Ann -

I just wanted to provide some input. I am 42 had been on arimidex for less then a year and really struggled with the joint pain. I was switched to aromasin and it made a HUGE difference. Other then my feet causing me some problems, although they always have, I am about 95% better. I also started exercising so I am not sure if it is 100% the aromasin or the exercise but I will say, I am a new person and life is so much better! I don't see aromasin mentioned a whole lot here on the sight but my oncologist felt there was absolutely no reason to suffer if there was other options that alleviated the pain and even indicated studies have shown it to be superior over some of the other AI's. Just my two cents!

03-17-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
Debra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 136	Ann - I just wanted to provide some input. I am 42 had been on arimidex for less then a year and really struggled with the joint pain. I was switched to aromasin and it made a HUGE difference. Other then my feet causing me some problems, although they always have, I am about 95% better. I also started exercising so I am not sure if it is 100% the aromasin or the exercise but I will say, I am a new person and life is so much better! I don't see aromasin mentioned a whole lot here on the sight but my oncologist felt there was absolutely no reason to suffer if there was other options that alleviated the pain and even indicated studies have shown it to be superior over some of the other AI's. Just my two cents! __________________ 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!