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Does Arimidex cause all over body joint pain for the entire time? I'm in month 4 with Arimidex and Fulvestrant and the joint pain seems to be getting worse.

September 25, 2017
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A MyBCTeam Member

I was on Anastrozole (Arimidex) for 18-months, it did GREAT to reduce my tumors, shrunk almost completely gone. But, I did have stiffness especially in my feet and hands. Every morning I woke up feeling like a 90 year old (that's a compliment!) but after a few steps and moving around, I'd be fine. Really - just moving around really helped not feel so stiff. I may have taken Advil a couple of times but rarely. I hope you find a way to just work through it and let the meds to their great work! Hang in there!

September 27, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

The joint pain and irritability was too much...I would take a 1week break in between to be able to tolerate. I was on maybe a year. Also on letrozole joint pain to difficult. I'm presently on tamoxifine no pain headaches and numbness... Day by day at this point.

October 11, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Had joint pain, ask your Med Onc to switch you to another aromatase inhibitor.

September 27, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Glad to hear it has worked out so well for you.

September 27, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Today was the 11st day I noticed any numbness or pins and needles in my feet

September 26, 2017

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