*From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Aromatase inhibitors (AI) are a class of drugs used in the treatment of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women. Some cancers require estrogen to grow. Aromatase is an enzyme that synthesizes estrogen. Aromatase inhibitors block the synthesis of estrogen. This lowers the estrogen level, and slows the growth of cancers.
Just between you and me i have had enough of that @%$#^@* Arimidex
Found this website tonight:
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20541&name=ARIMIDEX&page=3
...and the doctors say that there are no side effects??? Did they ask the patients i wonder?
(Just makes me wonder if it's just another pharmaceutical money making scheme!?!)
Hot flushes, joint pain, weakness, mood changes, pain, back pain, sore throat, (some nausea) rash, depression, swelling of arms/legs, cramps, insomnia, and headache, foggy thinking, shortness of breath, uti's, AND weight gain that doesNOT respond to diet & exercise...
THIS is NOT a Life! This is a sentence, i feel sicker now that i ever have and there are no guarantees of it's effectiveness...
sighhhhh...
And yes i am mad ESPECIALLY as i did NOT have these symptoms after having my ovaries removed, which equates to a more 'normal' (albeit thrust into) menopausal state! ...Before this drug i was coping with menopausal symptoms... This is not menopause, this is like chemo for 5 years!
sighhhhh...
i can't believe that the doctors put us on a drug that has a MAJOR SIDE EFFECT (that they don't talk about) that is putting on extreme weight when the drug we are on is all about suppressing the FATTY TISSUE production of estrogen!!!
What the????
Seriously! and to think i was considering stronger pain killers and anti depressants!!!
Geez!
Love Vicki xox
(Ps) i'm tired
...then i think about Renee
and it screws with my mind
X:-(
8 comments:
Nolly, I am so sorry. Menopause is bad enough, but you are being tortured. Sending many hugs and much love. I had no idea.
XOXO
And hugs to your Aunt too.
Hello Nolly, I have read your blog for the past week and was so moved by your comments about Renee.
I had no idea you were undergoing the same dreadful thing... I am saying prayers for you and will light the candle I lit for Renee - for you.
I hope you will not let Renee's death colour your fears....you must contine to fight on - for your young children, for your husband and for your Aunt. You have much to fight for - and you seem a very strong-willed lady.
It is a pleasure to meet you here in "Blogland". I will come back to visit often.
Sending love and prayers,
♥ Robin ♥
Sweetheart.
Even though I have no comprehension of what your experience is with the BC, I can relate to all of those symptoms listed.
Those on their own are demoralising enough, without the other fear on top.
You know if can use my help in any way, just give me a wink.
Sending a big stream of healing light.xx♥
I don't trust these drugs that we are supposed to go on to keep us from getting...
I think the drug companies are experimenting on us.
You go inside and ask when you aren't feeling afraid. You will know what to do.
Thankyou my friends, Your comments are as if you hold my hand *kisses*
I didn't know you are suffering with breast cancer. How brave you are and going through the loss of Renee, must really effect you in a way I cannot imagine. To think the doctors are giving you harmful tablets on top. Sounds just about right! I have lost almost every trust in the doctors. So hard to find a good one.
Send me a photo of you and I will make you a goodyou doll. Let me know what words you wish to go inside. Have ordered some healing stones also. Free. What Renee would of wanted. I have to wait for some ink for my printer and have a couple of commissions to make. Will certainly get you good you doll amongst priority.
Loads of love!
Julie
Julie-ann you are an Angel... and i would love to own one of your beautiful dolls BUT only if we can do a swap <3 <3 <3 Luv Vicki xox
(Ps) i just need your postal address & fav color X:-)
I think of Renee often and it screws with my mind too ... just not fair.
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