Letrozole

[moseypowell]

Following a double mastectomy last year with no chemo or radiotherapy I was put on hormone treatment Letrozole. I have the usual side effects like joint pain and stiffness but find recently that I am very tired, does anyone have the tiredness problem or perhaps I am short of a vitamin or something? Many thanks in advance.

[Debs1962]

Hi I had the same as you surgery no chemo or radiotherapy, have been on letrozole for over a year now, I would say I personally upped my physical levels last year after diagnosis, and it may have helped side effects such as tiredness, I get aches when first wake but soon go after I keep on the move, I try to not sit around much at all until the evenings, I have changed my diet which I think may help, I am a veggie now and do not have diary, I think I have more energy than I did before, than when I ate meat and diary.

Anything is worth a try, hope it improves for you. Xx

[moseypowell in reply to Debs1962]

Thank you Debs. Like you I have increased my exercise and walk about 5 miles a day. My appetite has decreased but the Letrozole has given me tummy pains. Once I get going after sitting I am fine and have no pain. We are very lucky Debs considering what the majority of breast cancer sufferers are going through xxx

[Debs1962 in reply to moseypowell]

Yes we are exceptionally lucky, I assume you have looked at what you eat? I have to take alendronic acid also for osteoporosis which I was diagnosed with after dexa scan, as letrozole can thin bones, was surprised that they had already thinned! I am only 53 but at least I know now!

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I was on letrozole for a while but don't remember being more tired. The aches and pains are a nuisance. Perhaps you need to speak to your breast care nurse before starting any vitamins just to make sure there will be no interaction. Hope things improve xx

[moseypowell in reply to Hidden]

Yes, Christie will see doc next week. Thank you x

[moseypowell]

Thank you for your kind comment. I am going yo make an appointment with my gp next week. X

[annmnnmalley]

It makes me tired also increased appetite put on weight was on anastrozole ,but they t ook me off bad headaches still get headaches and stiff pai nfull joints.x

[sugarplum70]

i was put on Letrozole and told i have to stay on for 10 years ,i went today to see Dr Miller , so i was told i am stating my treatment in 2 weeks for 3 weeks ,from Monday --------Friday , with Radiotherapy , i have been waiting for 14 weeks ,since they found lump .