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Dear Karen and Pat,
I was on Arimidex for one year. I remained on it to allow my body time to adjust. After the first three weeks on I began to feel neck pain and back pain, the pain just progressed. I continued to exercise to keep my joints loose. Months passed and the pain increased. Mornings were difficult, my ankles were so stiff I thought I would not be able to stand on them. I stayed on the Arimidex for one year. It really became so painful to my fingers, hips, neck area. I stopped Arimidex thinking I allowed enough time for my body to adjust. Soon after stopping the Arimidex the joint pains stopped. After chemo I decided to switch over to Femara, even though I am told they are similiar. For me it was a great improvement. I would have to say that I am not totally without some joint pain. My hip
aches here and there...but the improvement is about 85% compared to
Arimidex. For me on the days when my hip is a bit much I take one Alieve which helps. I exercise and do weight bearing also. I am very happy I made the change.
Hope this helps both of you.
Sending you "soothing wishes"
Hugs,
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
Last edited by Jean; 03-12-2008 at 08:09 PM..
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