[Jean]

Ann,
had a great deal of bone and joint pain. Esp. in the hip and hands.
Was so stiff in the morning but exercise helped. I also have an
eiliptical exercise machine at home and it is a wonderful piece of
euipment as it does not impact on the joints but allows you to have
a great workout.

I did stop taking the Arimidex after one year and now have been on
Femara since Sept. I am finding it much better and do not have
the heavy joint pain. But I do experience some mild ache and stiffness
after sitting in the car for a period of an hour or more. But once I
move around it goes away. I truly beleive that moving and exercise
are very important while on either AI. For me Femara seems to
be better.

Hope you feel better.
Jean