Anastrozole side effects

Two years after a stage 3 diagnosis and double mastectomy I am feeling the worst I have felt. The aches and joint pains are difficult but I've accepted this. I haven't had sex with my hubby for 18 months and I am constantly uncomfortable. I have just got on with things, accepting that this is how it is now but over the past few weeks my hair has begun to shed & thin resulting in significant bald patches. This has sent me over the edge. Do I shave it off do I get my post Chemo wigs out ? I have gone from being so grateful to get through the treatment to now being completely miserable & depressed. I have stopped taking Anastrozole this week as I can't live with the side effects any longer.

  • Thank you Lorraine.

    I have been really strong throughout. Removal of both breasts & lymph nodes, didn't cause me too much concern, failed recon was an inconvenience & my body didn't tolerate Chemo at all well so I ended up in hospital following every round of chemo. But after,  I returned to a full on professional career..no problem.
    In recent months I barely recognise myself... now it's all too much. I'm cross with myself that I'm feeling like this . Did visit my GP for some support but I was told that I should join a group and talk to people about it - that was it! I don't want to have to wear a wig , I want my old hair back but seems like that's not possible.
    oncologist says I MUST remain on the inhibitor; I'm also having bisphospanate infusions.Lucky to be here - for sure and I hate to sound like I'm complaining but I've really had enough of it all now .