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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ARIMIDEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | stage 1 breast cancer | hair loss, joint pain not as bad as when i first started..its 3 1/2 years on it now and really have no more complaints about this drug. had lumpectomy and radiation in may 2005 with a sentinel node biopsy which was neg.. | F | 56 | 3 years | 1/10/2009 | 5 | recurrence | hairthinning | I am a BC Survivor of 11 yrs. I am on Arimidex 8 1/2 yrs. My Oncologist suggested I continue indefinitely since I had a recurrence (before Arimidex.) and no osteoporosis. I attend exercise classes 2 -3 days a week. and take calcium and vitamin D supplements. Quality of life is good. How long has anyone because of a recurrence been on Arimidex? | F | 78 | 8.6 years | 7/6/2008 | 5 | BREAST CANCER | Stage 2, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Chemo, Node Neg, ER/PR+, BRACA 1&2 Neg, Her2-........................... joint pain, hot flashes, night sweats, depression, weight gain, hair loss, loss of concentration, slight nausea, muscle aches, tiredness, no sex drive, tired all the time, fingers and hands wrists sore, hard time getting up and moving...the bottom of my feet hurt really bad (heels, sides) foot pain, Moodiness. | I had a forest green discharge for months. So i called my gyno and she refered me out. (Here's my very short story) I to found my Breast Cancer so (Pre) that my Dr., My Gyno had sent me to couldn’t even detect it. He said i prolly had an over active duct, i was like 36 or so?. So i let it go and went on with my life. I had turned 40 in 9-9-5. My little brother got getting married on 9-17-05. before the wedding I was brushing out my shirt and on my left breast i felt a lump, my hair on my neck raised i was like crap.. Had my mom feel it, it felt like a walnut? The next week called my doctor's office said i had to wait a month for an appointment she was booked. i was like i have a lump. Called the Doctor 28th I saw previously got me in (ASAP). Did an ultra sound and saw a black spot….off to get a biopsy on the 28th & diagnosed on the 29th with Breast Cancer. On October 10th had a with Radical Mastectomy& 18 limp nodes taken. I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasi | F | 42 | 2 months | 7/25/2008 | 5 | BC, Gr. 1, Stage 1 ER & PR positive | In my infinite wisdom, I decided to stop using Nicorette Gum the same time I started using Arimidex. My thought was, I'm getting healthy and eliminating all junk. I almost got myself fired or knocked off a co-worker as I was so aggressive and depressed! After about a month, I went back on Nicotine gum and greatly calmed down. Hot flashes diminished, no new aches or pains that I didn't have before. Notice heart flip flopping occasionally. Believe I am more tired however moved across county and lots of work involved in that as well. I did a job proposal to move to a sunnier climate and started walking 3 miles a day. My invasive lobular carcinoma went from almost two centimeters in 12/07 and 5/08 MRI reports "The previously noted right breast mass is now resolved. No corresponding enhancement is present. No new areas of concern are noted. No residual enhancing tissue at site of known cancer, representing a complete response to chemotherapy by MRI criteria." Note, I had not had s | I read this board before starting on Arimidex and what I read scared me a lot. I have had "amazing" results, confirmed by three separate doctors yesterday. Recomend we all exercise and eat as well as we possibly can, I believe it helps with side effects. | F | 64 | 8 months | 8/7/2008 | 5 | Breast Cancer stage 3 | Took Tomoxiphen for 2 1/2 years -- experienced weight gain, very achy joints, bone 'pain' extreme hot flashes -- but I was alive -- switched to Arimidex consider it Tomoxiphen (SP) light. Side effects 75% less harsh. Cancer free 6+ years | F | 56 | 3 years | 9/9/2009 | 5 | breast cancer, stage 2, no lymph | Sleep disturbances, high bp, weight gain, thumb arthritis -- may or may not be related. | Every day I take my pill and think, "This is going to save my life." I've lost 110 lb. on Weight Watchers since the initial gain, and now I go to the gym 4 or 5 times a week. The exercise really helps with the side effects. | F | 64 | 2 years | 10/17/2009 | 5 | BC Stage 2a. One node. | Mild hot flashes. Not many other problems though. | I've been fortunate. After lumpectomy and a 2nd surgery to removed nodes, as well as chemo and radiation, I was on Tamoxifen for one year and am just about to complete 5 years on Arimidex. So six total. The jury is out on whether to do 5 years combined or in addition to so we erred on the side of in addition to. My check ups are good and I'm afraid to think of actually being "cured" but my Dr. is encouraging. Hard to believe considering being gripped by fear for so long. Wondering if It'll be possible to lose weight though once I'm off. The extra pounds were most likely due to the Tamoxifen. I've also been on two anti-depressants throughout. I'll know more about any noticeable differences after I'm off for a while. | F | 56 | 5 years | 10/13/2009 | 5 | Stage IIIA 12 of 14 nodes positive | hot flashes and general feeling of being warm (no need for sweaters anymore) although this is getting back to normal lately. No other major side effects. | Due to severity of lymph node involvement I am going to be on Arimidex until a better drug comes along. Am willing to do so as I do not want a recurrance. Wanted others to see that not all have problems with this drug. Had much more issues with Taxotere during chemo. | F | 56 | 7.5 years | 1/18/2010 | 5 | breast cancer | Hot flashes | F | 65 | 4 years | 6/7/2013 | 5 | Metastatic ER+ breast cancer | Severe hot flashes, poor short-term memory and executive function, inability to concentrate, extremely dry mucous membranes, foot and hand cramps, leg pain, blurry vision. | For 2 1/2 years I have had no evidence of disease so I work hard to manage side effects. | F | 72 | 5 years 5mg 1X day | 6/25/2013 | 5 | Breast cancer (prevent recurrance) | stiffness in leg and feet joints when they haven't been used in a while. | I've had no significant problems. The stiffness was most noticable for the first 4 months. | F | 51 | 9 months | 12/18/2009 | 5 | Breast cancer stage 2 positive node | Alot and I mean alot of hot flashes, joint aches, weight gain(probably 25 to 30 pounds), some fatigue, mood swings at times, osteopenia, high cholestrol, and for the last few months my ears have been ringing(may have nothing to do with the Arimidex though since no one else has complained of that) | I took my pill everyday for 5 years. After lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, and Arimidex I have passed my 5 year mark, so I have to give it a rating of 5. I trusted my team of doctors, especially my oncologist, and did what they said. I met with him last week and have been off the pill for a week. He said there is no study that shows any benefit for me to take it longer than my 5 years. He also told me it would take 3 or 4 months to get it all out of my system. And he informed me side effects should subside. I am excited at the prospects of feeling better, although after 5 years I am not sure what better or normal is for a post menopausal 52 year old woman. The mind is a funny thing though, even after 1 week off of the drug I seem better. I would like to say that exercising helped so much with my aches and general state of mind, wished it would have helped more with the weight though. This sight has helped me and I just hope my input will help some of you too. | F | 52 | 5 years | 6/10/2009 | 5 | Breast Cancer, Stage 2 | Joint pain, some memory issues | Ladies, STAY ON YOUR Arimidex. The only thing worse than fighting breast cancer is fighting it twice. Be strong, put up with the side effects. It will get better. I would take and deal with ANYTHING to keep it from coming back. Mind over Matter | F | 50 | 4.5 years | 6/26/2009 | 5 | stage II, 6 nodes, mast/chemo/rad | No side affects. Best advice - exercise - just walk, walk, walk; drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and yes some of the "bad" stuff, too. Maintain a healthy weight. Doing what we all know to do, but have a hard time doing. The only time I notice a little achiness (rarely) in hands and feet is in the morning. When I drink a couple of glasses of water, this disappears. | After 2 years of Tamoxifen | F | 57 | 1 days | 12/19/2007 | 5 | Breast cancer | I did experience some side effects of what has been written on this site, but most disappeared after a month or two. | I read with great surprise how many of you have had so varied side effects. Are you sure it's Arimidex? My problems were the result of 'statins' and disappeared as soon as I discontinued them! I'm just writing this to tell you not to give up. I have been taking Arimidex for 4.5 years and other than recent hair loss I've been fine. I'm hoping for new growth when I'm finished with my dosage. I noticed there is only one other person even close to my age, who submitted so I guess I'm a lucky one! | F | 80 | 54 months | 12/28/2007 | 5 | Stage IIIb breast cancer | joint pain (mild to severe), constant hot flashes, weight gain... | I thank god everyday for this drug. Studies continue to come out showing how effective it is. I believe it has saved my life. I do not like the side effects, but I'll put up with them any day to prevent recurrence of cancer. Eyes on the prize, folks. I would crawl from the join paint if it meant being cancer free. I am hoping to join a clinical trial to take it longer than the regular 5 years. | F | 54 | 4 years | 11/20/2007 | 5 | Stage 1 Breast Cancer | I've been on Arimidex since August 07. Some very mild hot flashes the first month but they are gone now. I have lost 9 lbs in the last 2 months (following Weight Watchers) I have always had some achiness due to some arthritis and it does not seem any worse. | I am very satisfied with this drug. Hope it keeps BC away for good! | F | 60 | 4 months | 12/8/2007 | 5 | invasive lobular, stage 1, grade 1 | Every single one! Struggle with short term memory loss and no one else mentioned it but hearing loss. Don't know if it's related? Still working, Aggression, bitchy, depression almost got myself fired! Exercise helps greatly. | I have been on Arimidex for just over 2 months to shrink tumor prior to surgery. 1st month check up tumor shrank significantly. I'll deal with the symptoms to have this level of progress. Per oncologist I will take this for 5 more years post lumpectomy and radiation. No one knows long term effects of this drug. I started Yoga as well, helps me mentally. Ongoing struggles, loss of libido, fatigue, aggression, depression(offset with exercise)but most people wouldn't know I hide it pretty well. Normally zesty outging, hibernating more now but I will get through this. Moving to a warmer, sunnier climate. I refuse to put my life on hold because of a stupid tumor! Bless you all for your challenges and information. | F | 64 | 2 months | 3/8/2008 | 5 | advanced b/c | creaky movement, particularly in the morning. joint pain, which seems to have diminished with time. blood pressure readings have increased slightly (i.e., formerly 100 over 65, now 120 over 69 or so...) | F | 48 | 240 days | 2/20/2008 | 5 | BC Stage 2 med.grade/mastectomy | increased hot flashes, some achy joints, diarrhea and cramping, and very fatigued but I can live with that compared to the thought of having BC again. God Bless all of you. | Will stay with it for the 5 years. Do not want to have cancer again. | F | 56 | 2 months | 3/13/2008 |