fatigue

I was diagnosed in 08 and am her2 positive. I went through chemo,radiation and 1 year of hercepton. Since then I"ve beem on arimidex. My main complaint other then hot flashes (terrible lol) is fatigue. It seems that I"ve lost alot of energy. The fatigue comes shortly after I start a project. Because of the hot flashes I get little sleep some nights but does the arimidex also cause fatigue? Is a side effect of hercepton fatigue (taken in 09,,,,? Thank You

[japdip]

Arimidex does have fatigue as one of it's side effects while Herceptin does cause weakness but I doubt what you are experiencing is from your treatment in 2009. I would think that Arimidex is the culprit in this case.    Regards ....

[zouzi]

Hi,
I agree with Japdip..Unfortunately Arimidex does cause fatigue,bone and muscles aches here and there.I find relief only when I exercise.For the hot flashes...well...I keep the A/C going at all times plus fans everywhere! LOL.
Oh,I also eat several times a day,but very light meals to avoid feeling bloated and uncomfortable.
Best wishes...

[keith600]

Thank You both,,,Zouzi,,,I keep popcycles available at all times lol

[SueYoung55]

Fatigue is definetly a side effect of the AI's. I bent down to the lowest bookshelf in a store and ended up on my knees because I couldn't support myself. Then I couldn't get up LOL

The assistant mgr. came over to see Daisy (my dog) and helped me up.

I sincerely hope you have really good air conditioning and fans, lots and lots of fans for the hot flashes!

Best wishes from your sister in sweat....