Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Posted August 24, 2006 Hello Ruth, They did a bone density test and that is where the onc. wanted me on Fosamax. I only had one week's worth (one pill;). I don't like it either because the side effects is nausea and I also am experiencing my left eye has floaties in it. Of course that may not be a side effect. I give it a month and if I don't like the way I feel -no more of this. Sharon C ruthiema36 wrote: 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
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