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Hey there...I am on a different aromatase inhibitor, anastrozole, the generic of Arimidex...it will be three years in January since I started...initially there was some fatigue and nausea...within a month or so the hot flashes and night sweats started....these have both gotten better (nausea resolved very quickly, fatigue took a little longer but I had also just finished 33 radiation sessions so which came first: the chicken or the egg!)...it took about six months for the joint and muscle pains to start...my fingers are the most affected followed by my hips and knees...I do hand exercises I found for arthritis on the Mayo Clinic website which help a lot...I know that these side effects occur with all AIs and many change to different ones over time...speak with your oncologist if the effects are horrid....remember that side effects show the drug is working! Let me know if there are any specific questions. Best to you.

I think these feelings are quite normal and part of the journey. I cried every day for about four months until I couldn't stand it anymore and asked the onco for something to help me with the constant crying. He gave me meds which helped enormously. I only had to take them for a short time but it helped not to cry all the time. Have you talked to your doctors about this? Also, a support group, SW or therapist might be available in your area. Let us know how you are doing.

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Hello and welcome to the site! Lots of wonderful and informative people on here just waiting to connect with you. If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you see any conversations that interest you jump right in and join them.

Welcome to WhatNext!! I have found it to be a very helpful sight & have encouraged other survivors to utilize it. Feel free to follow me & we can share each other's journeys. My husband & I lived in Hot Springs years ago - a beautiful part of the country!!!

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
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