Advice on changing drugs

[Wildeone1234]

Hi,

I had mastectomy 2015 followed by overies removed 2016. I was on tomoxifen before overies which gave me 20 odd hot flushes a day! I kept Boots in credit through the amount of eye make up!! I was put on anastozole in august 2016. All had been fine. I had reconstruction in march this year since than. I am tired out all the time and the pains in my lower legs are unbearable but whats made it worse is my hand and fingers are now locking up causing a lot of pain. I don't want to wine as im so lucky to be here. would letrozole be better for me? I have finally got a appointment with a doctor after trying for four weeks!! I would welcome some advice please.

[Debs1962]

I am on letrozole, it is the same type you are on called an AI it is worth trying a different type of you are experiencing problems, I really haven't had too many side effects to be honest, I know people who have had the same as you. X

[carolinenailsea]

Sorry cannot help as I am not on these medications but do talk to your dr (or even breast care nurse) again. Best of luck Caroline

[Lula16]

Talk to doctors. Ask to switch medications. Research your options. Another estrogen inhibitor or blocker may be better for you.

[Wildeone1234]

Thank you everyone for your reply after visiting new doctor who had me in rage when I left him through his rudeness and telling me this is what I should expect with this drug. I have finally got a appointment with onglogist to help me.

[Lula16 in reply to Wildeone1234]

Wildeone1234

1/3 of all women on Anastrozole experience such pain that they go off the drug. (Check NIH and manufacturer info!) I've inquired w/my doc - he said this is quite accurate. And 1/2 have pain and stay on.

Hoping your new Onco is a bit better and receptive to allowing you a drug vacation or new med.