breast cance
"After stage 2 breast cancer/unilateral mastcectomy, Took tamoxifen for 2 years, then switched to femara abt 4 months ago.  My oncologist said this was largely because femara is kinder to my kidneys.  I truly hope the femara is doing its job, because my fingers are stiff and swelling, and hurt when I bend them.  I now have 2 - 3 trigger fingers, depending on temperature and time of day, and I truly understand what a reviewer called "Walter Brennan walk"!  Stiff legs after sitting for as little as 5 minutes, & as an artist, pianist & admin, this is definately a quality of life issue for me.  I am going to  speak with my doctor again - he agreed that that was side effect, but it's getting worse quickly, also slight weight gain & low energy levels"