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Gerri · 07-28-2008, 09:03 AM

Hi Sassy,

Thanks for your response. It's good to know that you have been able to stay on Lasix while receiving Zometa. My onc put me on Lasix last January to help with my swollen ankles. It is so nice not to have feet twice their size at the end of the day. I also had some pretty significant aches and pains, which have subsided somewhat. In addition to Lasix I take a number of supplements including Joint Relief by Iceland Health. Whether feeling better is attributed to one or the other, or a combo of both, I don't know for sure.

You mentioned having your potassium levels checked every three months, I'll ask my onc about having that done. Do you also get your serum creatinine measured before your infusion?

After two years on Tamoxifen, I am now on Femara. I am doing great, with no major complaints. I have read good things about Femara and Zometa being used together so I feel good about this combo. My first dose is in two weeks. I am wondering if I should just take the day off of work in case I don't feel well. Did you experience the flu-like symptoms your first time? If so, was it that same day?

Thanks again Sassy for responding. I really appreciate it.

Take care,

07-28-2008, 09:03 AM	#3
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	Hi Sassy, Thanks for your response. It's good to know that you have been able to stay on Lasix while receiving Zometa. My onc put me on Lasix last January to help with my swollen ankles. It is so nice not to have feet twice their size at the end of the day. I also had some pretty significant aches and pains, which have subsided somewhat. In addition to Lasix I take a number of supplements including Joint Relief by Iceland Health. Whether feeling better is attributed to one or the other, or a combo of both, I don't know for sure. You mentioned having your potassium levels checked every three months, I'll ask my onc about having that done. Do you also get your serum creatinine measured before your infusion? After two years on Tamoxifen, I am now on Femara. I am doing great, with no major complaints. I have read good things about Femara and Zometa being used together so I feel good about this combo. My first dose is in two weeks. I am wondering if I should just take the day off of work in case I don't feel well. Did you experience the flu-like symptoms your first time? If so, was it that same day? Thanks again Sassy for responding. I really appreciate it. Take care, __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault Last edited by Gerri; 07-28-2008 at 09:43 AM..