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Hey. How long does it take to get use to lbrance???

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demanos

I'm on round 33. I don't know that I'll ever get use to it. It's just where I am at today.

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Boogitymom in reply to demanos

Round 33, that’s great, glad to hear it’s still working

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JulSoul

What are you feeling? It did and does make me tired sometimes. I don't want to name everything because I think each of us are different. I also started Letrozole at the same time. I had just been diagnosed and it was a shock. Will never be sure what made me feel different. Have had some hair thinning. I get a cut that hides it. I just keep pushing. Don't want to give in. I pray the same for you!

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demanos in reply to JulSoul

I feel tired and sometimes sleep up to 11 hours in an evening.

Sometimes I get the mouth sores that sometimes feel like they are running through my entire digestive system and coming out the other end! For the mouth I use a salt water rinse after meals and before I go to bed; for the other end I use Prep-H and tucks. It seems to give the most relief.

I've lost about 1/4 to 1/3 of my hair and also wear it in a cut that hides it. My hair seems more curly now. Or maybe dying it still does that and I just never noticed.

I think I am having more joint pain as time goes by. I try to religiously take one Motrin every 4 hours. Motrin is best for soft tissue discomfort and Aleve is best for hard tissue, like bone. I just have to decide if I'm having more soft or hard tissue pain since it's in my bones too.

Take care JulSoul. We are all in this together! Blessings!

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sabal in reply to JulSoul

My blood counts drop drastically each time I take iBrance so for now I am off it.

I've only had 2 rounds.

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marianne88 in reply to sabal

Did you feel different or was it just blood work

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