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Caroline UK · 06-16-2007, 04:48 PM

Hi Michka,
I too had a lot of stiffness and discomfort at first with Arimidex, especially feet, ankles and knees. My oncologist assured me that this is very common, and should start to ease after the first 2 months, and it did.
I've been taking it for about 4 months now. I'm still stiff when I get up from sitting, or first thing in the morning, but it quickly gets easier. My knees still creak and crunch loudly, but on the whole yes, it has got a lot easier, and I hope it will get even better.
I'd be very interested to read what others have to say, especially about any differences in medications.
Best wishes to you

06-16-2007, 04:48 PM	#5
Caroline UK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 96	My stiff joints are easing now Hi Michka, I too had a lot of stiffness and discomfort at first with Arimidex, especially feet, ankles and knees. My oncologist assured me that this is very common, and should start to ease after the first 2 months, and it did. I've been taking it for about 4 months now. I'm still stiff when I get up from sitting, or first thing in the morning, but it quickly gets easier. My knees still creak and crunch loudly, but on the whole yes, it has got a lot easier, and I hope it will get even better. I'd be very interested to read what others have to say, especially about any differences in medications. Best wishes to you __________________ Caroline Diag. March 10th 2006, aged 46. Invasive ductal carcinoma, 2cm + multifocal. Stage 2, Grade 3 HER2+++, ER+/PR+ Right mast. May 2006. 6 of 20 nodes positive FEC x 4, taxotere x 4; port implanted after 6 cycles Rads x 25 1 year of Herceptin ended Nov 07. Arimidex 5 years Considering reconstruction, maybe soon...