How do I manage Letrozole side effects like joint pain?
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8 days agoHello Sister Breasties, I have been on an aromatic inhibitor, Letrozole,for a 3 years now. The biggest side effects include diffuse muscle and joint pain and red eyes. I have been cancer free for 4 years ❤️. Btw, I am 76 with Stage 2B breast cancer. Does anyone else have these issues and if so how you manage them. Thank you!
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Congratulations on being cancer-free for four years! Joint pain and muscle discomfort are common challenges many people face while taking aromatase inhibitors like letrozole. Many community members have found relief through gentle exercises, physical therapy, warm baths, or discussing symptom management options with their oncology team. What strategies have others here tried for managing these side effects during treatment?
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8 days agoCongratulations on being cancer-free for four years! Joint pain and muscle discomfort are common challenges many people face while taking aromatase inhibitors like letrozole. Many community members have found relief through gentle exercises, physical therapy, warm baths, or discussing symptom management options with their oncology team. What strategies have others here tried for managing these side effects during treatment?
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5 days agoI changed from anastrozole to exemestane. I do gave less joint pain
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