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So, it seems the jump from 5mgs of Femara up to 7.5 mgs makes a BIG difference in the side effects. Yikes.
I am dealing with nasty joint pain, and muscle aches, heart palpitations, ovary pain, bloating, and hot flashes to name a few. I would compare it to the clomid hell I encountered once before. Up until now, Femara seemed to have NO side effects at all, but I must say, this time is wayyyyyy different. I do believe it will all be worth it at the end. I Just was caught off guard is all.

On another note-
I wore my angel baby necklace today. It felt great. It looked beautiful, and I really smiled when I looked down and saw all the gem stones twinkling in the sun light...It felt like a step in the right direction....Hopefully more to come.

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  1. MAugust 9, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Hoping I get to go on Femara shortly after surgery. I haven't read much about side effects for Femara either. Hopefully these are short-lived for you! Fingers crossed it does the trick <3

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    1. MegDE2015August 9, 2012 at 6:26 AM

      It has never been this bad before!! But it is pretty short lived- The worst is the 2 hours after taking the med- so take it at night before bed- I have been taking it in the afternoon- cause I never had issues with femara before- I am def sticking with before bed now...LOL...still, having a super awesome ovulation out weights the side effects...LOL =P
      Good luck! I would go on femara any day over clomid! I respond well too, usually 3 follies each time.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    everyone is always touting femara as the "side effect-free clomid". good to know...

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    1. MegDE2015August 9, 2012 at 9:22 AM

      Yea- at lower doses, 5 mgs and under I never really left a thing different. THIS time, it is different! It could have something to do with coming off BCP's too though and straight into a medicated cycle...

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  3. EmilyAugust 9, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Very interesting! I was actually surprised to learn that some people even respond better to lower doses of Femara, so 2.5 might be better for some than 5 mg. Supposedly more doesn't always equate a stronger O....at least according to the book Making Babies. I don't know how many people have that sort of backwards response though. I'm guessing "most" people do respond to higher dosages. Hope you get through the side effects and onto your super O in record time!

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  4. MegDE2015August 18, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate it so very much! <3 I love the blogging world too- I have met so many amazing women all over- dealing with this kind of thing- and it helps it feel a little less isolating- Thanks again for the encouragement! <3

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