Letrozole pain - alternatives

Good morning all, 

Been on Letrozole since diagnosed in December, lumpectomy and lymph node removal January, awaiting radiotherapy, these past few weeks my aching shoulders and neck is really bad, am on Sun Pharma brand is it worth asking for another brand, or a side effects blanket  :-(  I ache like I am 90 years old, and getting on my own nerves moaning, I took ibuprofen for 1st time last night , actually nurofen express because it is all I could find, and it seemed to help a little, but I an not a tablet taker  (before this happened !) and wondering if a different brand would help. My bones ache allover, but back is worst. 

I have also read about using an acupunture mat ? anyone any positive reviews on this,  am in work typing this and hands starting to hurt tooo  :-(   is this the new me  ? 

Hope you are all doing good, its dragging me down tbh, not usually a negative nelly .. but feel all I do now is moan  .. 

Thanks for listening  

x

  • Hi Debs247,

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with these aches - I am sure this must be difficult do deal with. Certainly don't worry about having a moan here - it's what the forum is here for.

    You may find it helpful to have a chat with one of our nurses about this. If you'd like to, you can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5. You can also post in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum to receive a reply from a nurse.

    Do of course discuss any concerns you have with your own doctor as well, as they will be able to advise specifically to you.

    In the meantime, hopefully you'll get some more replies to your post here soon, particularly from anyone else with similar experience or thoughts.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi there I can empathise with some of your symptoms. I’m not sure what’s cancer treatment related, what’s being over 50 and what’s being overweight!! Is the shoulder issue the same side as your surgery? Mine is. I feel like I’m some little old lady who waffles each time she gets off sofa. My fingers hurst most when I wake up. I’ve had to buy new wedding ring which I’m mortified about for so many reasons. And yes I understand the doom/gloom feeling. I can’t shake it