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Re: AIs and depression
Nina,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having such side effects. I had severe joint pain while taking Armindex,
then I switched over to Femara. For me the joint pains were decreased down 75% - still have some here and there (nothing is perfect) but nothing compared to what I had with the Armindex. We are all so different
so of us can not tolerate Femara and do great on Armindex. I would suggest to make the switch and see how your body adjusts. Also taking Cosamin DS is a great help. Many of us on the AI do take that to help the joints. Cosamin DS is proven to help. Start with one pill a day and then build up to two a day.
Please let us know how you make out.
Best Wishes,
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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