What about the possible side effects of bone loss and osteoperosis associated with taking Arimidex?
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Q: What about the increased bone loss and osteoperosis?
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3/30/10 1:12pm
Marie, please read our post on bone loss associated with the use of aromatase inhibitors. It's an issue, for sure. If you're taking (or about to start taking) an AI, be sure you've had a baseline DEXA scan. That way, you can track how your bones are doing throughout the course of your AI treatment.
You may need to take drugs to help prevent osteoporosis; and you should definitely make sure you're doing everything possible you can, lifestyle-wise, to ensure bone health - no smoking, cut back on drinking, exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), sufficient calcium and vitamin D. Good luck - PJH
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Thanks for the info. My very recent (2/10) baseline bone density scan showed bone weakening, but not yet actual osteoperosis. Therefore, after speaking to my oncologist, if I was to start on the Arimidex as of now, then he would start me on Fosomax or Boniva ASAP as well. I currently take Calcium w/600 mg of vitamin D.