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

Kaye · 10-31-2006, 02:08 PM

Hi--I am one who began to get joint and bone pain with Arimidex. I have been on it 4+ yrs. I started taking Celebrex about 8 mos. after I started it. The Celebrex basically eliminated any pain associated with it and I have no bone related problems (associated with any type of arthritis) as far as I know.
Other thoughts about what might help--how about Glucosamine/Condroitin. I know several on that and they 'swear' by it. We have given it to our 14+ yr old dog who was having a hard time moving around. She now jumps and runs like a much younger dog.
In addition I recently read that the spice Cumerin (Turmeric) may have some anti-inflammatory/anti-arthritis benefits. It can be purchased in the spice section or in capsule form at health food stores. It can also be found in package-form at stores that sell foods from India.
If one uses Turmeric or Cumerin, however, it should not be used with certain chemotherapies--C or M of CMF or Adriamycin. Before using any alternatives, one should discuss with their oncologists and/or other physicians.

10-31-2006, 02:08 PM	#19
Kaye Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 52	Hi--I am one who began to get joint and bone pain with Arimidex. I have been on it 4+ yrs. I started taking Celebrex about 8 mos. after I started it. The Celebrex basically eliminated any pain associated with it and I have no bone related problems (associated with any type of arthritis) as far as I know. Other thoughts about what might help--how about Glucosamine/Condroitin. I know several on that and they 'swear' by it. We have given it to our 14+ yr old dog who was having a hard time moving around. She now jumps and runs like a much younger dog. In addition I recently read that the spice Cumerin (Turmeric) may have some anti-inflammatory/anti-arthritis benefits. It can be purchased in the spice section or in capsule form at health food stores. It can also be found in package-form at stores that sell foods from India. If one uses Turmeric or Cumerin, however, it should not be used with certain chemotherapies--C or M of CMF or Adriamycin. Before using any alternatives, one should discuss with their oncologists and/or other physicians.