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Lien · 10-17-2012, 07:53 AM

Whether or not it's worth all the risks, I cannot say.

I did the ovarian suppression for 4.5 years and an AI. I had very few side effects and although my bone density decreased during the first 2 years, it stabilized after that. I never took bisphosphonates because of other issues and although I officially have osteopenia, I have no noticeable problems. I slipped and fell on a concrete quay but didn't fracture anything. I've also gone skiing each year and stick to the easier slopes.

I try to exercise and walk a lot, so I keep my bones as strong as I can. When I quit the AI and Zoladex, my periods came back, at age 50. Grr. But that may help me re. bones and heart issues, so I'm trying to look on the bright side.

Hope this helps a little.

Jacqueline

10-17-2012, 07:53 AM	#6
Lien Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haarlem, the Netherlands Posts: 835	Re: Thoughts on Aromatase Inhibitors? Whether or not it's worth all the risks, I cannot say. I did the ovarian suppression for 4.5 years and an AI. I had very few side effects and although my bone density decreased during the first 2 years, it stabilized after that. I never took bisphosphonates because of other issues and although I officially have osteopenia, I have no noticeable problems. I slipped and fell on a concrete quay but didn't fracture anything. I've also gone skiing each year and stick to the easier slopes. I try to exercise and walk a lot, so I keep my bones as strong as I can. When I quit the AI and Zoladex, my periods came back, at age 50. Grr. But that may help me re. bones and heart issues, so I'm trying to look on the bright side. Hope this helps a little. Jacqueline __________________ Diagnosed age 44, January 2004, 0.7 cm IDC & DCIS. Stage 1, grade 3, ER/PR pos. HER2 pos. clear margins, no nodes. SNB. 35 rads. On Zoladex and Armidex since Dec. 2004. Stopped Zoladex/Arimidex sept 2009 Still taking mistletoe shots (CAM therapy) Doing fine.