[bluedahlia]

I started a new drug about 2-1/2 weeks ago to prevent the recurrence of er/pr positive breast cancer, Arimidex. I don't know if it is a coincidence or not, but my dyskinesia (which is quite bothersome) is diminishing, and my meds are lasting longer. It is an aromatase inhibitor. Wonder if there's something in this drug that can help PD.

[lurkingforacure]

Think a guy could get a script for this? lol

[ZucchiniFlower]

Hi, I take Arimidex. I'm surprised you feel better. Arimidex stops the formation of estrogen in post menopausal women.

I thought estrogen was supposed to be protective and helpful for Parkinson's and Arimidex helps wipe it out.

I've been taking it for four and a half years. FYI "Joint pain from taking an aromatase inhibitor can be troubling. But a 2008 British study suggests that women who experienced joint pain while taking hormonal therapy medicine were less likely to have the breast cancer come back (recur). Knowing that this side effect might indicate a reduced risk of the cancer coming back may help some people stick with treatment despite the side effects."

http://www.breastcancer.org/treatmen...se_inhibitors/

I have a lot of joint pain and was blaming it on a statin. I stopped the statin for two months and no improvement. It may be from the Arimidex. That may NOT be a bad thing! (OR it just may be worsening arthritis.)

Thank god for my NSAID etodolac, a generic drug, that favors inhibiting COX-2, more than COX-1. Fantastic for osteoarthritis and other aches and pains. I take 500 mg twice a day, with misoprostol to protect my stomach.

[bluedahlia]

Originally Posted by lurkingforacure

Think a guy could get a script for this? lol

hehehehehehe!

[bluedahlia]

Originally Posted by ZucchiniFlower

Hi, I take Arimidex. I'm surprised you feel better. Arimidex stops the formation of estrogen in post menopausal women.

I thought estrogen was supposed to be protective and helpful for Parkinson's and Arimidex helps wipe it out.

I've been taking it for four and a half years. FYI "Joint pain from taking an aromatase inhibitor can be troubling. But a 2008 British study suggests that women who experienced joint pain while taking hormonal therapy medicine were less likely to have the breast cancer come back (recur). Knowing that this side effect might indicate a reduced risk of the cancer coming back may help some people stick with treatment despite the side effects."

http://www.breastcancer.org/treatmen...se_inhibitors/

I have a lot of joint pain and was blaming it on a statin. I stopped the statin for two months and no improvement. It may be from the Arimidex. That may NOT be a bad thing! (OR it just may be worsening arthritis.)

Thank god for my NSAID etodolac, a generic drug, that favors inhibiting COX-2, more than COX-1. Fantastic for osteoarthritis and other aches and pains. I take 500 mg twice a day, with misoprostol to protect my stomach.

Yes, I thought it would make me feel worse too. I'm starting to feel the joint pain, but seems to be manageable.

I've just noticed that since Saturday, my dyskinesia is much more tolerable, and for the last two days unintentionally cut down from 5 levo/carbidopa to 4 because I didn't realize it was lasting longer.

My understanding is it works on the adrenal system. That might be a clue?