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Jean · 10-10-2011, 05:32 PM

Hi Freyda,
When I started on AI my dr. ordered Arimidex was on it for about 3 wks and started with bad headaches. Came off Arimidex for 2 wks..then back on. Things went okay for a short time, then the joint pain began. It became so severe especailly in the morning on first waking up, my ankles felt like I was 100 yrs. and I could barely walk. Ater moving about for 10 min. it would ease up.
Since this continued my onc. switched me to Femara.
Major difference and I do not have the severe joint pain. I do take Vit. A, Fish Oil, mushroom extract, and grape seed...and other supplements. (Like Laurel)
You will have to try one of the AI and see how your body responds. You can always switch if need be.
Wishing you all the best.
Jean

10-10-2011, 05:32 PM	#11
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Re: aromatase inhibitors Hi Freyda, When I started on AI my dr. ordered Arimidex was on it for about 3 wks and started with bad headaches. Came off Arimidex for 2 wks..then back on. Things went okay for a short time, then the joint pain began. It became so severe especailly in the morning on first waking up, my ankles felt like I was 100 yrs. and I could barely walk. Ater moving about for 10 min. it would ease up. Since this continued my onc. switched me to Femara. Major difference and I do not have the severe joint pain. I do take Vit. A, Fish Oil, mushroom extract, and grape seed...and other supplements. (Like Laurel) You will have to try one of the AI and see how your body responds. You can always switch if need be. Wishing you all the best. Jean __________________ 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