... Mainly hands , hips, knees and feet pain ! Side effects of letrazole , is there anything i can do to help myself ?
Letrozole - is there anything I can take to ease the pains in my joints while taking letrazole ?
Question posted by Anonymous on 11 May 2012
Last updated on 2 August 2013
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I'm sorry you are hurting :( I did look it up as I have have never took this and again I'm sorry you have to, it sounds like its more trouble than its worth.
It said this medication is indicated for breast cancer type medical conditions (aftercare) and other conditions.. Is this why you take it? I haven't viewed your profile. This information below was googled searched the medication plus relief from symptoms.. I wish you the very very best with your health and hope this helps a bit.
Managing bone or joint pain
If you have bone or joint pain, talk to your doctor. If your bone pain is due to a specific breast cancer treatment, you may be able to switch to a different chemotherapy or hormonal therapy that may ease your pain.
Medicines, such as naproxen and ibuprofen, are available to help manage bone and joint pain.
Some complementary and holistic medicine techniques have been shown to ease bone pain, including:
acupuncture
chiropractic therapy
hypnosis
massage
music therapy
Reiki
Shiatsu
Other tips for managing bone/joint pain:
Hot or cold packs,or a combination of the two, can soothe sore areas. Heat can help reduce muscle spasms and cold can help reduce inflammation.
Eat a healthy diet that includes enough calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones as strong as they can be.
Maintain a healthy weight to ease stress and strain on your joints.
Exercise regularly. Exercise keeps your bones strong and helps your joints stay flexible.
I've been suffering for almost 2 years. Many, many, many sleepless nights until my GP prescribed Elavil 100 mg. Blocks the pain so I can now sleep thru the night & daytime pain is more manageable. Talk to your Dr. It really worked for me.
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breast cancer, pain, letrozole, side effect, knee
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- Letrozole uses and safety info
- Letrozole prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Letrozole (detailed)
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