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Pain Medication for Bone and Liver Mets?
Posted 12 Jan 2013 by • 4 answers
In past I managed pain with 400 to 600 Ibuprofen. Then After taking Exemestane 25mg for MBC (metastatic breast cancer) I started having pain in my Hips, Pain and weakness in my Arm that would not go away. One day I would wake up no pain and the next the pain was back… I found out I have Bone ...
Can switching from Aromasin to Exemestane cause extreme hair loss?
Posted 26 Sep 2011 by • 1 answer
When I took the Aromasin, I did not experience hair loss. I have been taking Exemestane for 6 months, my hair has always been thick but now I'm losing it. Can switching from the brand to the generic have caused my thinning hair? This started when my insurance company switched my medication to ...
Results for 'I have taken Arimidex,Aromasin,and Exemestane totaling 5 years. I recently finished and
Posted 24 Oct 2012 by • 3 answers
... would like to know how long it takes for some of the side effects to disappear such as insomnia,joint aches, bone aches, and impaired gait?'
Exemestane - can this cause severe back pain and numbness in my leg?
Posted 7 May 2012 by • 2 answers
I'm on estemestane and I'm having severe back pain and numbness in my right leg and foot. I had x-rays march which showed to be normal but the pain has gotten worse. Could this be caused by the med.
What is the percentage of effectiveness of exemestane or where can I locate this information?
Posted 10 Sep 2012 by • 1 answer
I have not started this prescription because I had bad reactions to two other types of anti-hormone meds and not sure if it is worth it
I have had a lumpectomy. Pathology report says it was pre-cancer?
Posted 1 Aug 2011 by • 1 answer
I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago. My doctor put me on Exemestane for the next 5 years. Is this really necessary since I technically do not have cancer? I've only taken it for 3 days but after reading all of the side effects I am a little concerned to say the least. Thank you!
How about hair loss?
Posted 13 Aug 2011 by • 2 answers
Stomach pain on combo of afinitor/exemestane?
Posted 4 Jan 2015 by • 1 answer
Hi, I am a stage 4 breast cancer warrior and am 4 months into a combo of afinitor/exemestane. I worked through the mouth sores and have embraced some of the other side effects (due to something finally working after 11 years of fighting this) but just last month i started to get stomach pain (not ...
How can I stop the headaches after stopping this drug(exemestane?
Posted 23 Mar 2015 by • 2 answers
I have stopped after 5 yrs and am now experiencing prolonged headache 9 days so far
Exemestane - Does anyone experience vision problems and dizziness? I've been taking for 3 years and?
Posted 13 Apr 2016 by • 1 answer
... side effects constantly change. I'm scared of dizziness
Exemestane - I have gained 20 pounds since starting this medication???Would switching to tamoxifen?
Posted 19 Oct 2012 by • 1 answer
... be better for weight control???
I have been taking exemestane for close to two years. I have globus sensation which causes me much?
Posted 12 Mar 2014 by • 1 answer
... distress and anxiety. I have eliminated Cymbalta, ambien, and alcohol in hopes that this condition would go away. Would it hurt if I stopped taking exemestane for a couple weeks before my oncologist appt. to determine if that is what is causing the globus? I am 70 yrs old and had a lumpectomy ...
