All my issues disappeared when I stopped taking the Arimidex. Hope you feel better soon.

Posted on August 2, 2010 at 2:29:58 PM PDT by tzalley

Hey Tami…
I’ve been on arimidex for a few weeks and now that I’m less active I ache badly all day. Had a bone scan a couple of weeks ago that showed no bone cancer but arthritis in 3 spots on my spine as well as severe in both knees. I’ve always had the knee pain but the pain in my spine is excruciating by the end of the day.
Was your bone pain only there when you were on the drug?
This is so annoying, I didn’t expect to be this creaky for another 25 years or so!
Have a lovely day
xoxo,
Debbie

Posted on July 20, 2010 at 10:45:56 AM PDT by debbiedimatteo

thanks for taking me in. it will be nice to get to know you.
xoxo,
Debbie

Posted on July 17, 2010 at 7:28:45 AM PDT by debbiedimatteo

You know, I feel like the post-chemo stuff is just as rough as the chemo At least with chemo, you know it’s going to end fast, and you’re mentally prepared(pretty much as well as you can be)...The quality of life issue has crossed my mind ever since the Lupron really started beating my body up, and I feel like I’m such a rarity in this cancer world because so many people who’ve had the disease seem like the hormone stuff didn’t bother them at all I know I’m not alone now that I’ve read your page…Thank you for the punch at my cancer, we need all the help we can get…

Posted on April 28, 2010 at 5:27:30 PM PDT by katiek

Thanks and I hope everything goes well for you. Thanks also for your care and prayers.

Posted on March 23, 2010 at 9:45:24 PM PDT by joyce888

I just read your second comment, I didn’t realize there were 2! It’s taking me a bit to navigate this site properly, lol…thank you for the kindness, you are in my prayers…you’re right, children are such an important reason to be on out A game…
~Katie XXXXXX

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 5:25:36 PM PST by katiek

I did have an appointment today, and I spoke to the doctor. I did have questions regarding the side-effects, that you anwswered though, and I appreciate that alot because you have that first hand experience. I got hot flashes with the chemo so terribly, but none thus far with the tamox…I am most worried about the depression though, and I am sorry you had such physical pain, that scares me too, the taxotere nearly killed me, so we’ll see what happens…
Were these issues cumulative, or immediate for you, if you don’t mind me asking?
Thank you so, so much! XXXXX

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 5:19:57 PM PST by katiek

korynh, I’m sorry but I am unable to see your message, could you please try again?

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 9:53:58 AM PST by tzalley

Hey Girlfriend! I think we are going to elope sometime in the spring. ;-) No wedding. To much planning.

Posted on September 21, 2009 at 8:21:57 AM PDT by jill

Hey, Tam! Thinking of you, and hope you’re having a great day! (((hugs)))

Posted on September 13, 2009 at 8:13:36 PM PDT by me0a0me

~~~~~I agree steroids suck, I’ve been there and it isn’t pretty, especially as you decrese your dose.
That’s great that you are doing deep breathing it is sooooooooo good for stress relief. Sometimes I just sit or lie down and do deep breathing in a continuous flow and it really helps. Sometimes emotions that I didn’t know I had rise to the surface, I just keep breathing (sometimes while crying) and soon I feel much better.
I am constantly amazed that with all you are going thru you continue to put the feeling and needs of others ahead of you own. You are a very special gal Cheryl.
Love Tami~~

~~~reply~~~~
Dear Tami, I’m so sorry about the ct scan results. Damnit! and you sure as hell didn’t need the extra fun of your dental work.
Yes deep breathing is very useful tool and I’m sure your doing some of that to help get you through. You know I hadn’t even thought about the effects of decreasing my dose, hopefully that will not be a problem. At this point in my cancer experience everything (as usual) is a big unknown. One day at a time wishing for the best as always because there’s nothing else to do I guess.
I will be praying for you and sending you lots of healing thoughts. Gods will be done, but lets get it done as smoothly and painlessly as possible.
Big hugs, Cheryl~~~

Posted on August 26, 2009 at 3:03:19 AM PDT by cherylofoz2008

Hey girl
This will be the 5th time I have tried to get thru to you…. I have worried about you… I couldn’t even get on to read your blog. Sooooooo I have prayed bunches & bunches & then more bunches. Still looking forward to our trip to down under..beer alley….Take care & hang in there…. Love ya, Sandy
PS… If you ever need someone to talk to ..call me I really mean it….any time….

Posted on May 25, 2009 at 11:41:06 AM PDT by granny10