@A MyBCTeam Member That’s too many things for one person to have, it does suck! You must be very strong. You can do this!

Good idea to get your Ortho looped in. Look out for those bones!

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@A MyBCTeam Member: I'm on Exemestane. I've had no issues on my A.I. I do a Zometa infusion every 6 months for bone density (I was determined to have osteopenia by the end of chemo) but with the infusions my density has stayed stable. I had a little small joint stiffness for the first couple of months (par for the course with the estrogen cut-off) but it passed. Felt just fine ever since. Not everyone experiences bad side effects, and also keep in mind that even if you do, they can always adjust dosage or switch you to a different one. There's always options. Wishing you all the best! 🩷🦄🩷🦄

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Good to know, I was born with Spinal Bifida that developed into severe scoliosis where I have had a Harrington Rod placed in my back. I also have Cerebral Palsy. Now breast Cancer.... This just sucks!!!! 😢
Thanks for the information!!! When I start those meds I should really pay closer attention to the side effects, maybe even get with my ortho doc again. I also had no idea about the bone weakness!!! Eeee gads.... And hot flashes again... 😩

Most start with Arimidex. Some do fine, some have terrible joint pain and hot flashes. All hormone blockers can cause bone weakness, so you should have a bone scan each year

I was on Letrozole. I may have had joint pain associated with it.
It depletes estrogen, so you can have menopausal symptoms.