Joint Pain

There is a small numerical advantage, on average, associated with the use of aromatase inhibitors over tamoxifen. However, that does not mean that every single patient must use the AIs. If the AIs are intolerable it is reasonable to use tamoxifen instead. There is a small numerical advantage, on average, associated with the use of aromatase inhibitors over tamoxifen. However, that does not mean that every single patient must use the AIs. If the AIs are intolerable it is reasonable to use tamoxifen instead.

A side effect of Tamoxifen may include neuromuscular & skeletal pain and that includes bone pain also called arthralgia.
This adverse effect has been reported in approximately 6% of patients according to Lexicomp's Drug Information Handbook for Oncology.

Two websites that may interest you regarding side effects of Tamoxifen are:
- http://www.rxlist.com/nolvadex-drug.htm
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601293/DSECTION=side-effects
A side effect of Tamoxifen may include neuromuscular & skeletal pain and that includes bone pain also called arthralgia.
This adverse effect has been reported in approximately 6% of patients according to Lexicomp's Drug Information Handbook for Oncology.

Two websites that may interest you regarding side effects of Tamoxifen are:
- http://www.rxlist.com/nolvadex-drug.htm
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601293/DSECTION=side-effects

One of the doctor's main tasks is to formulate a treatment regimen that is the best fit for you. Here are options you may discuss with your physician:

You may be able to try other aromatase inhibitors, such as Femara or Aromasin. These drugs may have different side effects that you'll find more tolerable. Before following this path, your doctor will evaluate your breast cancer case as a whole including your medical history.

As your doctor mentions, you may take medications to help alleviate the current side effects from Arimidex. This may be worth a try for a short period of time to see how you react.

The recovery! Joint replacement isn't an option when the patient has reached the end of mobility. The big question is to be honest about physical therapy, recovery and care. A huge family/friend support base is absolutely necessary! The recovery! Joint replacement isn't an option when the patient has reached the end of mobility. The big question is to be honest about physical therapy, recovery and care. A huge family/friend support base is absolutely necessary!

There is a 1-10% chance of experiencing neuromuscular and skeletal arthralgia from Methotrexate. Treatment of joint pain focuses on alleviating the discomfort.

Here are some things to try to help alleviate this side effect:
-bed rest
-gentle massage therapy
-stretching exercises
- warm baths
-over the counter pain medications such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (ibuprofen, naproxen,or acetaminophen)
-if the pain is severe you may consult your physician for short-term stronger prescription pain medications. There is a 1-10% chance of experiencing neuromuscular and skeletal arthralgia from Methotrexate. Treatment of joint pain focuses on alleviating the discomfort.

Here are some things to try to help alleviate this side effect:
-bed rest
-gentle massage therapy
-stretching exercises
- warm baths
-over the counter pain medications such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (ibuprofen, naproxen,or acetaminophen)
-if the pain is severe you may consult your physician for short-term stronger prescription pain medications.