[Jean]

Oh MJO,

I am so sorry that you have to go through the wait and worry time (thats what I call it when we have tests). I am praying that your scans come back
just perfect. I am sure they will.

Also....Ann, I was on the Arimidex and I will tell you it is painful. I experienced a lot of muscle and joint pain and for some reason it was always worst at night. Maybe because we are still and resting. I found that the non movement was especially difficult, getting out of bed or the car after sitting for a length of time. I did stop the Arimidex and moved over to Femara. Now it is not free from discomfort but it is slight compared to the Arimidex. I also think the longer we are on the AI there maybe a build up and hence the joint pain increases. After a few months on Arimidex I had such pain in my hip
and spine I thought I had bone mets also. Insisted on a bone scan and
thank God there was nothing. Hot baths and hot tub helped me but it did not
last very long. Exercise is the best helper I have found. The movement
and weights help (it is not easy as you may feel stiff) but once you warm
up nice and slow you will find the movement is a good solution. But for me
I chose to switch over to Femara. I only hope the Femara does not
begin to hurt because then what will I take?

Best to both of you and I send you my prayers.

Warmly,
Jean