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Barbara2 · 07-07-2010, 09:14 PM

I have had 7+ years of Arimidex and will probably continue to take it. My onc said that some doctors are looking at possibly 15 year's use. Stiffness is an issue only when I first start to walk after sitting/lying, etc. Aches? Oh yes, but I also have fibromyalgia, so it's hard to know the source of the off/on discomfort. Age could be a factor, also.

The last time I saw my onc, I asked him if he would be continuing the Arimidex, if I was thin. (I'm about 30#s overweight.) He said yes.

I often wonder about the long term damage that may come from all of this. I've taken Zometa for bone loss which I didn't have before taking Arimidex; another unwanted side effect.

It's a gamble to take it, and not take it. I've chosen to stick with my current treatment and pray that it is the best choice, but know it doesn't come without risks.

07-07-2010, 09:14 PM	#28
Barbara2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Dakota. Posts: 621	Re: Half of breast cancer patients treated with antihormonals are noncompliant ie, do I have had 7+ years of Arimidex and will probably continue to take it. My onc said that some doctors are looking at possibly 15 year's use. Stiffness is an issue only when I first start to walk after sitting/lying, etc. Aches? Oh yes, but I also have fibromyalgia, so it's hard to know the source of the off/on discomfort. Age could be a factor, also. The last time I saw my onc, I asked him if he would be continuing the Arimidex, if I was thin. (I'm about 30#s overweight.) He said yes. I often wonder about the long term damage that may come from all of this. I've taken Zometa for bone loss which I didn't have before taking Arimidex; another unwanted side effect. It's a gamble to take it, and not take it. I've chosen to stick with my current treatment and pray that it is the best choice, but know it doesn't come without risks. __________________ Blessings and Peace, Barbara DX Oct 02 @ age 52 Stage 2B Grade 3 Mastectomy "at least" 4.5 cm IDC 1+node ER+61% /PR- Assiciated Intraductual component with Comedo Necrosis Her2+ FISH8.6 IHC 2+ 5 1/2 CEF Arimidex Celebrex 400mg daily for 13 months Prophylactic mastectomy Estradiol #: 13 PTEN positive, "late" Herceptin (26 months after chemo) Oct 05: Actonel for osteopenia from Arimidex. May 08: Replaced Actonel with Zometa . Taking every 6 months. Accepting the gift of life, I give thanks for it and live it in fullness.