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Barbara2 · 11-11-2008, 07:39 PM

I would also suggest trying either Femara or Arimidex. They, too, many cause bone or muscle pain, but ANSAIDS may help with those issues.

I've taken Arimidex since 2003...I'm stiff...but over time it seems to be getting a little less so; either that or I've just adjusted to it mentally. I do try to walk 30 minutes a day, which is also probably a benefit.

I have aches that come and go in my ribs. The ribs seem especially sensitive, but I figure I can tollerate these things if it will keep the cancer from recurring. When it is especially bothersome I take an anti-inflamatory and go to bed with the heating pad (for the back ribs) or "bed buddy"...the beans that are warmed up in the microwave. The bed buddy is good for wrapping around the front ribs.

I also have taken Actonel, and now Zometa for bone loss from the Arimidex. These drugs have also caused discomfort, but not enough to make me stop taking them.

11-11-2008, 07:39 PM	#12
Barbara2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Dakota. Posts: 621	I would also suggest trying either Femara or Arimidex. They, too, many cause bone or muscle pain, but ANSAIDS may help with those issues. I've taken Arimidex since 2003...I'm stiff...but over time it seems to be getting a little less so; either that or I've just adjusted to it mentally. I do try to walk 30 minutes a day, which is also probably a benefit. I have aches that come and go in my ribs. The ribs seem especially sensitive, but I figure I can tollerate these things if it will keep the cancer from recurring. When it is especially bothersome I take an anti-inflamatory and go to bed with the heating pad (for the back ribs) or "bed buddy"...the beans that are warmed up in the microwave. The bed buddy is good for wrapping around the front ribs. I also have taken Actonel, and now Zometa for bone loss from the Arimidex. These drugs have also caused discomfort, but not enough to make me stop taking them. __________________ Blessings and Peace, Barbara DX Oct 02 @ age 52 Stage 2B Grade 3 Mastectomy "at least" 4.5 cm IDC 1+node ER+61% /PR- Assiciated Intraductual component with Comedo Necrosis Her2+ FISH8.6 IHC 2+ 5 1/2 CEF Arimidex Celebrex 400mg daily for 13 months Prophylactic mastectomy Estradiol #: 13 PTEN positive, "late" Herceptin (26 months after chemo) Oct 05: Actonel for osteopenia from Arimidex. May 08: Replaced Actonel with Zometa . Taking every 6 months. Accepting the gift of life, I give thanks for it and live it in fullness.