How do I manage severe hot flashes and anxiety on Arimidex?
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10 days agoI'm currently taking Arimidex (anastrozole) for breast cancer and dealing with multiple side effects. I'm having very severe hot flashes, joint and bone pain, fatigue, and severe anxiety with emotional distress. My doctor explained that these symptoms are commonly linked to this medication since it works by lowering estrogen levels. I plan to contact my oncology team to discuss these issues, but I'd love to hear from others who've been through similar experiences. • What helped you manage severe hot flashes and anxiety while on anastrozole? • What tips do you wish you'd known when dealing with these side effects?
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10 days agoManaging Arimidex side effects can be incredibly challenging, and reaching out to your oncology team is exactly the right step. Many community members have found relief through various approaches like cooling techniques for hot flashes, gentle exercise for joint pain, stress reduction practices for anxiety, and working with their medical team to explore additional support options - sharing experiences here often helps others discover new strategies that might work for them too.
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7 days agoInterested in others viewpoints too. I'm also having pretty bed hot flashes and just in the last week or so (4 months in) have been having considerable anxiety!
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3 days agoTripple Joint (Costco or Amazon) Turmeric will help the pain, your doctor can prescribe meds for the hot flashes. You got this 👍🏻😊
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