[linn65]

I went for my 2nd opinion whether to take the arimidex prescribed by onc after hormone testing...she said it was a useless endeavor for someone like me. I was pre- menopause when starting. And since chemo and tamox for a year those tests would show post-menapause, and I would need to be off tamox for at least 6 weeks to even get a blood test to show that. Also, the AI would cause more harm than good because it would stimulate my brain to mAke more hormones to make my ovaries wake up. Back on tamox for the rest of 5 years.

2nd a trial is being done called SOFT in removing your ovaries she said they will have those answers in June or December if that would make a difference and right now they simply don't know that answer.

My feet and hands.....my joints want estrogen and that causes pain in hands and feet. Adding a new vitamin called glucosamine hci and some people it helps and some it doesn't. I should know in 30 days. If it does nothing don't take it.

Dr. Kathy Miller was a wealth of Info and explained in detail tamox vs an AI for me. I am thankful for the referral from this board.....

Now just between adding the vitamin D and the glucosamine hopefully it makes a big difference in hands and ankles/feet....it's strange how my ankles, wrists and even neck pop now....I am like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz and need to be oiled up.