Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hello Ruth, What is L.S. and how long were you taking the Arimidex? That sounds scary! I have osterpina too but am taking Fosamax. Let me know what that is. Sharon C ruthiema36 wrote: What do you know! I have Lichen Sclerosus also. I worried about bone density as well. I have ostopina. When I saw the specialist last week, the lichens was worse and I blame it on the Arimidex. The aromatase inhibitors have only been around a short time and who knows what the long term side effects may be. Ruth > > So Ruth I am not the only one to experience bad side effects from > Arimidex in this group and give up. My Onc seemed to think that > side effects were not common with Arimidex. > > I did not think that Arimidex was for me due to my medical history. > I already have low bone density and I also have Lichen Schlerosis > which can be agravated by the reduction of estrogen. For those in > this group that do not know what Lichen sclerosis is --- > > Lichen sclerosus/sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder > which mainly affects the vulval and perianal area. It has many > symptoms but mainly it seems to present with severe itching and > tearing of the skin. If you want to know more see: > > http://www.lichensclerosus.org/ > > Despite the above, I did try to take Arimidex and is was the gastro- > intestinal side effects caused me to stop taking it. How many > reasons did I need! I am sure my Onc is not going to suggest > Tamoxifen and I have not decided if it worth trying. > SHARON COLEY DIRECTOR OF SALES DOUBLETREE HOTEL 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Sharon, Here is a site that explains what LS is http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/lichen/lichen.htm LS does seem to be be related to lack of estrogen. Arimidex can hasten osteoporis as it deprives the post menopausal woman of 80% of what estrogen she still produces. Were you put on Fosomax after you started the Arimidex? I am not anxious to add another drug to treat a side effect. In fact that is why I have decided on no further therapy. How many drugs will I have to take to treat the side effects of my cancer therapy? A personal decision and one I am comfortable with. Ruth > > > > So Ruth I am not the only one to experience bad side effects from > > Arimidex in this group and give up. My Onc seemed to think that > > side effects were not common with Arimidex. > > > > I did not think that Arimidex was for me due to my medical history. > > I already have low bone density and I also have Lichen Schlerosis > > which can be agravated by the reduction of estrogen. For those in > > this group that do not know what Lichen sclerosis is --- > > > > Lichen sclerosus/sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder > > which mainly affects the vulval and perianal area. It has many > > symptoms but mainly it seems to present with severe itching and > > tearing of the skin. If you want to know more see: > > > > http://www.lichensclerosus.org/ > > > > Despite the above, I did try to take Arimidex and is was the gastro- > > intestinal side effects caused me to stop taking it. How many > > reasons did I need! I am sure my Onc is not going to suggest > > Tamoxifen and I have not decided if it worth trying. > > > > > > > > > SHARON COLEY > DIRECTOR OF SALES > DOUBLETREE HOTEL > 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. > ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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