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Kimina · 06-17-2006, 05:45 AM

I am currently having Herceptin on a 3 weekly basis and Arimidex tablets daily. I wondered if anyone else has been told that the Arimidex tablets can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? I am getting severe pins and needles in my left hand and now have a numb left thumb! My right hand also gets the symptoms but to a lesser degree. My heart echo and ECG are fine so no worries there, thank goodness.

My Chiropractor does not think it is CTS and is treating me for a neck/shoulder problem which did seem to help a little (first session yesterday).

While writing, has anybody got some good advice on overcoming the bad joint aches caused due to Herceptin and Arimidex please? I am taking Omega 3 and Glucosamine but haven't reached the '3 months required' stage yet and it is difficult getting moving some days.

Thanks.

06-17-2006, 05:45 AM	#1
Kimina Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Devon, England Posts: 5	Arimidex and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? I am currently having Herceptin on a 3 weekly basis and Arimidex tablets daily. I wondered if anyone else has been told that the Arimidex tablets can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? I am getting severe pins and needles in my left hand and now have a numb left thumb! My right hand also gets the symptoms but to a lesser degree. My heart echo and ECG are fine so no worries there, thank goodness. My Chiropractor does not think it is CTS and is treating me for a neck/shoulder problem which did seem to help a little (first session yesterday). While writing, has anybody got some good advice on overcoming the bad joint aches caused due to Herceptin and Arimidex please? I am taking Omega 3 and Glucosamine but haven't reached the '3 months required' stage yet and it is difficult getting moving some days. Thanks.