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08-19-2005, 06:29 AM

Hi Debs;

I am on the same combo (herceptin,ai,zoladex) and I often have very achy bones it is a comon side effect of the AI's to have arthritis like pain. When I first wake up or have been sitting for awhile My hips and hands are often painful to the point that sometimes I even limp alittle. Once I do light streches it usually goes away. Exercising and streching really makes a difference. It is however wise to get a bone scan to check it out. You should also have a bone density check annually as the AI's can cause about a 3% bone loss in some women.

kk1

08-19-2005, 06:29 AM	#7
kk1 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Debs; I am on the same combo (herceptin,ai,zoladex) and I often have very achy bones it is a comon side effect of the AI's to have arthritis like pain. When I first wake up or have been sitting for awhile My hips and hands are often painful to the point that sometimes I even limp alittle. Once I do light streches it usually goes away. Exercising and streching really makes a difference. It is however wise to get a bone scan to check it out. You should also have a bone density check annually as the AI's can cause about a 3% bone loss in some women. kk1