arimidex how long to take

My Son has bone age of 14.6 and just started arimidex to delay growth plate fusion. How long can arimidex delay fusion?

I've had three cancers, all estrogen positive. I tried a few medications and I'm now on Aromasin, an estrogen inhibitor. I figure I'll try the Aromasin and see if it gives me more protection from a recurrence. It's the least debilitating of the aromatase inhibitors for me, but it does cause joint pain. It's in clinical trials right now for ovca, but I am NOT waiting for the results of the trial.

Does Arimidex have to actually kill you vs. maiming you for life, in order to be pulled off the market? At 58, I may need a hip replacement because I took Arimidex for two years! DeeDee This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/260593'>Arimidex Long Term Side Effects</a>.

I was on Tamoxifen for 21 months until the shortness of breath I had reported to my oncologist at Labor Day turned out to be a severe case of pulmonary embolisms (and a week in the hospital) at New Year's. I was switched to Armidex in January 2005 and soam only a month away from 5 full years on one or the other of these medicines. I remember that most women are on Tamoxifen for five years; are there any such guidelines for Armidex or a combination of Tamoxifen/Armidex? Thank you.

I switched to Aromasin from Arimidex and my I began losing my hair immediately. Changed back after 6 days but a week later, I'm still losing hair. Any ideas on how long this will continue?

So you are not taking Tamoxifen at all ? How long do you have to be on Arimidex ? Isn't 5 years too long with all the side-effects ? Do you take any calcium or vitamins ? Thanks for your answer, Have a nice day.

I too am on Fosamax, which is a real pain (no pun intended) to take as I do miss my early morning cup of tea. Going to ask if I can have the 3 monthly injection of a bisphosphonate instead. Thanks again for your input - you have made my day! take care, Liz.

,Tuesday, I have a Consultation with a Radiation Oncologist, I am anxious to start this therapy. But, I have to be careful on how to choose the right Radiation T. I have Cosmetic implants and I know , if I get Standard outside Radiation, Capsular Contraction is a huge and terrible side effect. Please, give me , you assesment, I can't thank you enough. Ali.

I would definitely take the Arimidex.. I think taking nothing is too risky. I am ready to embark on the Taxotere/Cytotoxan treatment. There are medications to control most of the side effects. My doctor told me that if you put your hands and feet on something cold like frozen vegetable bags or ice during treatment it will lessen or eliminate the tingling/numbness. I'm going to try this. Good luck!

I am on a 1600 calorie/day diet and walk six miles a day, four days a week. I would like to know if there is any thing else I can do to battle this weight gain. I will be on Arimidex for another four years.

I am posting again to ask a question my friend that is taking Arimidex for grade 1 breast cancer. She has been taking Arimidex for about 6 months now and has had a hallucination. Has anyone had this happen. I read it may be a rare side effect but it isn't on the package insert.

His assistant has changed from a trained helper to the lowliest person in the office. I had to tell her how to make an appointment for me to have my abdomen drained. I am afriad my doc is having a breakdown. How do I find out, or do I just change doctors. He has been so smart and helpful until the last year.

My case is very similar to yours,my bone density is not very good either.I've been taking arimidex for almost a year now and so far, I've been tolerating it pretty well . For my bones I take Calcium+vitamin D, and once weekly Novo Alendronate which is the equivalent of what you are taking now.

d need to post in the BC Expert Forum for that), but my advice would be not try to augment Arimidex with the broccoli seed extract, which has not been subjected to rigorous research. Arimidex has been well-researched, and the significant benefit it has been proven to bring in terms of risk reduction for recurrence is based on the use of it alone. I'd say, "Why mess with success!" Best wishes...

I learned that some weman experienced elevated blood pressure and blood clots while on Arimidex. And Arimidex is known to cause high blood pressure and blood clots. How do know for sure that Arimidex is the cause of my high blood pressure?

My oncologist is in the process of deciding whether to prescribe Letrozole/Femara or Anastrozole/Arimidex. What considerations factor into which of these two drugs to use? Has anyone had experience with either of them? How serious are the side effects?

t be reached even for a biopsy to be taken the Arimidex cleared it by the next scan (6 months). I should point out that Arimidex was the only medication I was taking, no other treatment. The only reason my cancer has now returned is because a relief GP gave me the results of a bone scan and found that I had osteoporosis so she took me off it and by the time I saw my oncologist (another 6 months) the cancer had returned and metasized in my intestines and spine and ribs. Great fun!

ll know your best bet is to continue on with Arimidex, or swith to another Aromatase Inhibitor if your CA125 continues to rise after the first month. If it comes back negative, then you and your doctor can then decide which chemo to try next. I'm of the mindset that I don't want to be in a clincal trial until I see there are no other options for me.

But my doc wants to treat as if I do have Breast Cacer because of the relation to estrogen). But, I have noticed more and more pain the longer I take it. My ankles, legs, knees, arms and wrists get so stiff and sore, and I feel like I'm 90 when I try to get up. I have oral pain meds...Lortab...but I work full time, and it's hard to pop a pill and head out the door to drive an hour's commute. Any suggestions on how to manage the pain?

Has anyone experienced a full face full of acne for a prolonged period after starting Arimidex? It is my friend who had breast cancer and she is blind and wants to write for her. She also has Lupus but she has seen a dermatologist and rheumatologist and they dismiss it as acne. She knows she is out of remission with discoid lupus. But they assured her the 'acne" is not lupus breakout.

Dear Piezy,eventually the symptoms of headaches,be from radiation or Arimidex will in time subside, due to the fact that the body gets used to it .I do some breathing exercises,take a pain killer,and especially I try not to focus so much on the side effects....I found that every time I pity myself and get stressed out, things get worse.My sister had radiation and is taking Arimidex (2 years now) and the side effects have considerably lessened.I hope it will happen to us also.

At least something is better than nothing if that is what it comes down to. How long were you able to stay on Tamoxifen? Do you take anything now?

Has cancer reoccurred in patients while they have been on arimidex, not due to the drug, but due to the cancer. In other words, does taking arimidex prevent cancer from reoccurring while a patient is on it?

I have been told I am in the 2% range.. which to me is not worth the horrible side effects of Arimidex.

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