I have tried Arimidex and switched over to Aromasin because I became so depressed.At first I tolerated it better but now the same symptoms are appearing.Depression, nausea, fatigue. I am 68 and wonder if I need to take anything to make me feel so lousy or am better off taking my chances. Anybody out there with similar experiences? Published: November 04, 2007 ::

I am in my 1st 6 mos. of using Aromasin after 2 & 1/2 yrs on Tamoxafin. I am dealing with significant joint and bone pain (which is like a throbbing tooth ache, and am limited in physical activities because it hurts to move. I keep telling myself I can do it for the prescribed 2 & 1/2 yrs, but sometimes I have trouble feeling positive about the idea. I'm 64, and I really hope that when I'm done with all of this, I will still be "young" enough to feel good and begin enjoying an active lifestyle again. Published: October 05, 2007 ::

I have experienced numbness in my hands and feet, which my oncology office said was not a side effect of this med, now I learn from this website that it is. I also have very stiff joints and swelling in my legs and hands, pain in my wrists, and all around low energy. Published: January 10, 2008 ::

I had terrible symptoms with tamoxafin and was put on aromasin as soon as we knew menapause was done. The body aches, joint pain are less severe but my bone density has decreased 9% in the last 2yrs. Fatigue and depression are my big complaints. My Dr. put me on effexor which has helped tremendously with depression and also hot flashes and nite sweats. Published: January 27, 2008 ::

so far so good as far as the breast cancer, no recurrence but a lot of joint pain Published: November 08, 2007 ::

I have been on this medication about 6 months and I hate it. My joints ache constantly and I'm having a hard time sleeping. It is also very expensive. My Dr. wants me to get exercise most days and maintain my weight which I am trying to do. I will keep taking it because I don't want to lose my cancer battle but the side effects are very hard. Published: November 25, 2008 ::

After 2 1/2 years on Tamoxifen, I have been on Aromasin for 3 years with plans to stay on a full five. I have a definite weight gain but after the misery of hot flashes, etc. with Tamoxifen, this is great. I too have fatigue at times and some joint discomfort, but I am alive to feel it and that is the bottom line for me. Published: July 09, 2008 ::

Has it worked? Yes, no recurrance; is it easy to use? Yes, one little pill a day; overall satisfaction? dissapointing. I am at the end of the 5 yr therapy, and have endured pain and fatigue the entire time. The past 6 months have revealed now that I have some severe short-term memory loss (to the point of forgetting that my daughter-in-law was pregnant!), confusion, and I've been wondering if the Effexor is even working. Will see a neurologist to see if progression can be stopped. Congrats to all the survivors out there, and thanks for sharing - I wasn't aware of the many serious side effects and literally thought I might be going crazy. My oncologist has taken me off it immediately, since in my case, the side effects DON'T outweigh the risks! Published: June 26, 2008 ::

This has cause a lot of pain. I have gain a lot of weight, my good arm went numb, my feet feel like I'm walking on hot nails. my face swells, and so dose my feet. Published: March 24, 2008 ::

I've been taking Aromasin for almost 3 yrs now. I do not know if it has been effective or not, I have no signs of a recurrence. What I have developed in the last 6 months is severe depression, which has not been helped by medications. Also am experiencing severe anxiety and hot flashes that are more frequent than while taking Tamoxifen. Depression has been treated with Wellbutrin with Cymbalta, then Wellbutrin 200 mg twice a day with some anxiety meds also. Nothing is stopping me from crying every day. My oncologist just shakes her head, like this is all normal. I tend to disagree as I was always an upbeat person before this. I can't imagine why it is so much worse in the past 6 months. Published: March 10, 2008 ::