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Hi everyone

can anyone shed some light on to, why do i feel so fed up, tired and not want to do anything, i completed radiotheraphy march 2014, and in september 2014 started my own business, but that did not  work out, i have had most of this summer off, i am on zoladex injections every 28 days and letrozole tablets, two weeks ago i was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine and hips, and will start having 6monthly injections for that for 3 years, i am off to see my doctor on friday, but just thought i would ask the question.

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    vickyvetto

    Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer December 2014 had a few complications on the way.  Finished radiotherapy May 2015.  I am on letrozole and feel so tired and achy all the time, diagnosed with osteopenia of spine which is start of osteoporosis, I think.  Im sure its the letrozole that makes us tired and achy, dr has put me on calcium tablet now as well. I went back to work September 2015 but only doing two days and Im completely done in!  Good luck at doctors on Friday.

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    Hi Vickyvettori,

    The zoledex is a hormone based therapy which was part of the treatment I was given for my prostate cancer. It can cause mood swings and tiredness plus hot flushes which I found so bad at nights, it used to wake me up and once awake I couldnt get back to sleep again so felt tired next day. You are doing the right thing by asking your doctor about it.

    Wishing you all the best, Brian.

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    Hi, Vicky, I am on Letrozole for endometrial cancer that has spread.  I have taken it for 6 months now and the tiredness is almost an illness in itself.  I sleep through alarms and can hardly stay awake during the day.  And the pain in my joints.is awful.  I will be interested to hear what you doctor has to say and if he has an alternative.

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