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Good question about how AIMSS is treated.
Oncology Drs. just track you and encourage you to stay on an AI as long as possible or switch to another one.
One can try Claritin or its generic, Loratadine.
Some take glucosamine Chrondroitrin. But there is now that one study at a FL hospital that has not even done a trial on it saying that it might cause dementia.
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October 9
I would speak with your oncologist who has been treating you.
October 6
AIMSS (Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Musculoskeletal Syndrome) is typically diagnosed by your oncologist or a rheumatologist. Since it's a side effect of aromatase inhibitor therapy used in breast cancer treatment, your medical oncologist is usually the first to identify it.
Here are the specialists who may be involved:
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AIMSS (Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Musculoskeletal Syndrome) is typically diagnosed by your oncologist or a rheumatologist. Since it's a side effect of aromatase inhibitor therapy used in breast cancer treatment, your medical oncologist is usually the first to identify it.
Here are the specialists who may be involved:
- Medical oncologist — your primary breast cancer doctor, who monitors side effects of hormone therapy
- Rheumatologist — a joint and muscle specialist who can help confirm the diagnosis and manage symptoms
- Primary care physician — may also help assess and refer you to the right specialist
If you're experiencing joint pain, stiffness, or muscle aches while on an aromatase inhibitor, it's important to bring it up with your oncologist right away. Don't just push through the pain — there are ways to manage it, and your team needs to know.
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