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| 3 | stage 2 breast cancer | within a few months I experienced the joint pain and body aches and total lack of sex drive. I figured better to deal with the pain than to die. BUT ...after 16 months of being on this med... My hair is thinning. Kind of like male pattern baldness. I already did the bald thing with cemo, I don't want to do it again. Is this normal after 16 months to all of a sudden in 4 week time to start lossing your hair.? Does the thinning hair grow back ever? thanks for any help. | M | 54 | 16 days | 1/31/2008 | 1 | Cancer right breast | My mother choose to have a mastectomy in April,2007 at the age of 75 and was placed on Arimidex "to keep cancer from the other breast" per her doctor. Took Arimidex for 4 mos and stopped due to severe leg(hip/knee)causing a limp,wrist pain and headaches. Couldn't sleep, placed on pain pills. Doctor told her it would take awhile for Arimidex to leave her system since it is broken down in the liver. Thus far(January,2008)small amount of difference and relief. Depression is setting in due to pain and lack of activity; pain meds keep her sleepy and Arimidex residual pain. Mother thought of giving her unfinished Arimidex to someone but said she wouldn't even think about doing that now because the medicine is too hazardous and didn't want to contribute to anyone's pain. Now, we're hoping the side effects are not lasting. Mom states she will take her chances about getting cancer in the other breast;"I went without cancer for 75 years and I won't live another 75 years even | Refuses to take any cancer treatment drugs due to the effects of Arimidex. | F | 76 | 4 months | 1/30/2008 | 3 | Breast Cancer | I've only been on Arimidex a month and as far as I can tell have no side effects (yet!). I had an infusion of Reclast to prevent the side effect of osteoporosis from the Arimidex and it kicked my butt for a few days, worse than all the chemo. Had it last Thursday and woke up Friday feeling like I had been hit by a truck. Every joint in my body ached, lasted only a few days and now I feel fine again. Just got back to work from #11 of 33 radiation treatments. I've been very fortunate through this whole ordeal to really feel great. I was diagnosed June 18, 2007. | I have one very uncomfortable side effect that I thought would be gone by now from Taxotere and that is the bad mouth taste, dry mouth, coated mouth... I began wondering if it could be the Arimidex as well and was on my way to their site when I found this one. My doctor really believes that Arimidex is the superior drug in reducing the risk of reoccurance and I trust him. | F | 59 | 30 days | 1/29/2008 | 4 | Breast Cancer | When I first started taking Arimidex my fingers and arms were number - last a few months. Now 4 years laters, I have joint paint, my hands and wrist hurt and have developed arthritis in my finger. The hot flashes seem to be getting worse. | F | 56 | 4 years | 1/28/2008 | 3 | BC and 2 metastases reoccurrences | Hair loss, extreme back pain, aching legs and knees, diarrhea, and depression. | I wish my oncologist had mentioned hair loss. I have been upset about how much hair I have lost in just the short time I have been taking this. I have also been very weepy and depressed, again wishing someone had given me a heads up on that. Since I have had breast cancer three times I'm sure my doctor won't take me off of this drug since I am probably at high risk of another reoccurence. I want to be appreciative of this drug and know that I did everything I could to stay here a little longer for my family. Please let me know if anyone has had hair loss also, it is not listed as a side effect and I am wondering if it is going to completely fall out like with chemo or just thin out. | F | 42 | 3 weeks | 1/26/2008 | 2 | Breast Cancer 1.8cm; radiation | Joint pain (especially neck, shoulders, low back); fatigue/malaise/depression. | I stopped it after 13 months; been off now 2 months; head and energy much better in about 3 weeks, but still have some neck, shoulder and low back pain. Just hope these symptoms are not permanent; I am back to walking/jogging. | F | 68 | 13 months | 1/26/2008 | 5 | Breast Cancer | I have been taking Arimidex for almost three years. In the beginning the joint aches and hot flashes were brutal. I stuck with it and they gradually have become less frequent. The only side effect that has never gone away and is as bad, if not worse than ever, is the fatigue and weight gain. If I work for 15 minutes, I have to rest for 15. But I consider what the alternative might be and I glad that this medication is available. | F | 53 | 34 months | 1/25/2008 | 5 | stg l lumpectomy and radiation | joint pain, insomnia, some hair thinning, nothing i cant deal with... | on this med now for 2 1/2 years side effects arent as intense as they were in the beginning, mammo's bone scans and all other tests keep coming out fine so will stay on this arimidex till im told to stop.. | F | 55 | 2 years | 1/23/2008 | 5 | BC | Same side effects as everyone else...some severe. Neck pain, had to buy orthodics to walk, joints, etc. | Side effects ARE GONE. Feeling of being 97 years old GONE. Joint pain VERY mild. Dry mouth occasional. IT GETS BETTER. | F | 54 | 4 years | 1/23/2008 | 2 | Breast Cancer Stage 1 | When I started the drug in 2006, side effect were very slight, tenderness in knees, a few hot flashes. I am now into the 2nd year and I can hardly walk with the pain/stiffness in my knees. I have resently started to have my left thumb lock, and elbow joints are sore and I have a difficult time getting comfortable for sleep. I have loss bone density which concerns me. I work full time and find it more difficult each day. | I never thought I would considered stop taking Arimidex, I believed the benefits outweights the side effects. I am not that sure anymore. I will wait for my next bone density ( one year from now ) then decide. | F | 57 | 2 days | 1/22/2008 | 3 | Breast cancer - stage 2 | I've had nausea, hot flashes, severe joint pain, and for the last 6 months increased anxiety and depression. Recently, the anxiety and depression are giving me the most problems. | I'm so happy to have found this web site to learn others are experiencing some of the same side effects. My oncologist doesn't believe the Arimidex is causing the anxiety and depression, however. I feel the effects of this drug are cumulative, and didn't feel this miserable emotionally a year ago. I'm now wondering if taking this drug is worth all these side effects. I did feel the Arimidex was effective, as my test results have all been good as far as any cancer returning. | F | 72 | 2.5 years | 1/19/2008 | 3 | Stage 1 BC and DCIS | Body Stiffness, severe toe cramping after wearing high heels, very minor hot flashes | I have been on Arimidex for 3 months after being on Taxoxifen for 3 years. I was very happy to be on Tamoxifen as it stopped my periods which resulted in not having headache and no more mood swings that came with having a period. I did not even get hot flashes. The one thing I did get was cramping in my lower arch and toes. I appreeciate having this site as I have an appointment next week to discuss Arimidex and whether I will continue on it. It sounds like my side effects may go away if I stop taking Arimidex but need to better understand the side effects and increase risk not being on Armidex. | 55 | 3 months | 1/19/2008 | 2 | BC 2nd stage i node HR+ | insomnia, weight gain around middle, mild hot flashes | Was on Femara and had very severe hot flashes and dibilitating joint pain. I went off Femara and waited for 3 months before starting Arimedex as I wanted to be symptom free so I could see if Arimedex brought it back. After being on it for 7 weeks mild symptoms are starting back particularly insomnia and stomach weight gain. I am going to start taking half a dose a day. Has anyone else thought of this? I guess it is better than stopping all together. I just don't want to get to the way I was feeling on Femara. | F | 53 | 7 weeks | 1/19/2008 | 1 | Breast cancer ,stage 1, node neg. | VERY achy bones, numbness in fingers, difficulty sleeping, and so stiff in morning hard to get out of bed, not limber like I used to be before all of this - chemo, radiation and arimidex | I have only been on this drug for 19 days but already considering stopping it. I had chemo due to taking the oncotypeDX test which put me in the intermediate category and I had 33 radiation treatments. I am not sure what percentage arimidex adds to lessen the chance of recurrence but will ask doctor to do the algorithm during my exam at the end of this month. If slight, and symptoms still occurring, and after prayerful consideration - good chance I will stop taking this drug and put my complete trust in God and let HIs will be done. | F | 51 | 19 days | 1/19/2008 | 2 | stage IIIb breast cancer post-op | Hand, ankles and feet swelling; arthritic symptoms in hips, knees, ankles, feet, hands and wrists. | pain, swelling and stiffness began within 48 hours of first medication. May work wonders for some, but was agony for me. | F | 50 | 30 days | 1/13/2008 | 2 | Breast Cancer | Total hair loss | I have just completed chemotherapy about six weeks ago and my hair was starting to grow back. I have taken arimidex for 14 days now and have NO HAIR not an eyebrow or eyelash and my little stubs on top of my head are gone too. I didn't even loose all this hair when I was on chemo. Has anybody else had this problem and if so did your hair finally grow back? | F | 52 | 14 days | 1/13/2008 | 1 | dcis-with micro-invasion | Within 2 weeks of starting this drug my feet started hurting (all bones & the bottoms), then ankles, thumbs, elbows, and knees. The knees are the worst.....I was always active, with no aches and pains. I am much more fatigued and I have gained weight. | I feel like I've aged 10 years in 4 months. I consider myself a tough gal, but am starting to think that I can't stand to feel like this for 5 years. I may work til I'm 65 and I can't imagine how I'll feel by then. I'd like to know if this is really arthritis (with bone on bone) or does it just feel like it. If I stop, will the "arthritis" go away? My cancer was very small, with a very small amount of micro-invasion; no lymph node involvement. I am starting to think about not taking it anymore. I'll talk to my doctor....... | F | 60 | 4 days | 1/13/2008 | 3 | Breast cancer - Stage 1 | I just started taking Arimidex a month ago and the only bad side effect I notice so far is severe constipation. That took me by surprise because I was concerned about the joint pain that can be associated with Arimidex but I have not had any severe joint pain. Is that something that occurs after being on the drug for a while? | F | 56 | 30 days | 1/8/2008 | 2 | BC | Taking arimidex since 9mths idem: hot flashes,joint pain in my knees, and hip, sometimes my hip or knee is blocking(arthrosis)very scary, feeling older than my friend in the 70ties,hot flashes, gain weigth mostly around the waist which is dangerous for hearth stroke,increase of the cholesterol, hair thinning,, feeling a little depressed...who would'nt with this! | I took tamoxifen for 5 yrs didnt have those side Effects, exept mood swings and gain weigth.Last yr, a recurence in the same breast, after mastectomy start arimidex even if I try to be active: nordic walks, and training still adding pounds...thinking to stop for alternative pill(?) 'cause afraid to lose my mobility if I continue for the rest of 5 yrs treatment with those hip and knees pain. A hard decicion. | F | 65 | 9 months | 1/3/2008 | 1 | Stage 1 lobular invasive bc | pain pain and more pain. everywhere pain. depression. vaginal dryness. feeling old old old. | I rated Arimidex 1-dissatisfied because of the side effects. There was no other rating that fit. Has the Arimidex helped keep cancer at bay? Maybe but, how would one know for sure? I could have rated it 3 if I knew for sure it was working. Don't like taking it but won't stop until doc says so... 2.5 more years? | F | 60 | 2.5 years | 1/2/2008 |