Aromasin and Joint Pain: What Users Say

• LTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2018

For Breast Cancer "I was actually a participant in the clinical trial for Aromasin in 2006. At that time, I had Stage 2 Breast Cancer. I had a lumpectomy, radiation, and this drug. I took it for 4 years. I was miserable. The worst side effect was the pain in my joints, particularly my feet. I couldn't walk around the block. I was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in September. I have had radiation and am back on the dreaded Exemestane. In addition to some of the other side effects, I have very bad pain in my hip (when I sit). I also have numbness on the same side, along my waist. Has anyone else experienced this? I don't want to quit, but this is pretty miserable."

• Jea...
• February 12, 2015

For Breast Cancer "Had a lumpectomy for Stage I advanced breast cancer followed by radiotherapy. Then was put on each of the aromatase inhibitors, letrozole and the other one. Basically, I was unable to continue either after 10 days due to increasingly debilitating dizziness, nausea, crying, etc. Then put on tamoxifen, and I developed lymphedema. So tamoxifen was discontinued but still have moderate lymphedema. Then put on Aromasin. Initially able to tolerate it but increasing lightheadedness (four minor car accidents) and debilitating joint pain (everywhere), poor sleep somewhat countered with Lyrica. I had already been diagnosed with widespread arthritis in the joints and the pain with Aromasin has been intolerable, so discontinued, against medical advice."

• Anonymous
• October 29, 2011

For Breast Cancer "I took two years of Tamoxifen, without much side effects that I am manage. I took Femara for one year and could not even turn my head and had joint pains to the point I could not turn my head when I was driving. Now I just got off exemestane after 6 months as I cannot sleep even with sleeping pills. I am five years out from chemo and doctor still wants me to take the pills for another year and four months."

• tho...
• November 16, 2009

For Breast Cancer "I have just been on Aromasin for 9 days and so far have no side effects. I tried Femara and after 14 days went off it because of joint pain and fatigue. On Femara, it was so bad that I couldn't climb my staircase without crying. So far, Aromasin is a miracle drug for me if it stops estrogen in its tracks!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2016

For Breast Cancer "Have taken three different drugs of the same nature and purpose. This has the mildest side effects. Nausea, sweats, insomnia, headache, joint pain, increased appetite, lethargy, dizziness are some of the side effects I am experiencing."

• Gol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2015

For Breast Cancer "I have been on Aromasin for about 70 days. Just had a short holiday. Came back hardly able to walk, joints were aching from first taking it. But thought this might be because I'm not getting any younger. But now I wonder. Also, my sleep patterns have altered. I wake quite early and am a lot more tired. Also, at times I seem quite breathless, although I'm asthmatic. It has always been well-controlled. Will see my doctor to see what he suggests. This was my last resort for drugs, as most of the others I have tried had side effects."

• dai...
• October 29, 2009

For Breast Cancer "I have been on Aromasin for 2 years now. Prior I took Tamoxifen. Sure, there are side effects (pain in my leg, painful joints, and hot flashes) but I had stage 3 CA and am still alive 4.5 years."

• Mak...
• January 12, 2011

For Breast Cancer "I have been taking Aromasin for 3 months now and still wake up every night in pain on my hand, tingling and burning along with joint pain."

• Zep...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 19, 2023

For Breast Cancer "Extreme joint pain, including trigger fingers, wrist pain. Thinning hair. Hypertension-my BP has always been optimal. Tired of generally feeling awful 24/7. Not sure I can do 4 more years."

• Zep...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 19, 2023

For Breast Cancer "Extreme joint pain, including trigger fingers, wrist pain. Thinning hair. Hypertension-my BP has always been optimal. Tired of generally feeling awful 24/7. Not sure I can do 4 more years."