Table 4.
Strategies Used to Deal with Aromatase Inhibitor Associated Arthralgia
| Drug | 119* |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen) | 61 |
| Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (e.g. celecoxib) | 32 |
| Acetaminophen | 14 |
| Corticosteroid injection | 12 |
| Anticonvulsant (e.g. gabapentin) | 11 |
| Opioid (e.g. oxycondone) | 8 |
| Other* | 19 |
| Supplement | 125* |
| Glucosamine/Chondroitin | 58 |
| Vitamin D | 42 |
| Calcium | 32 |
| Fish oil | 18 |
| Magnesium | 10 |
| Other | 33 |
| Exercise | 86 |
| See a specialist | 17 |
| Other | 52 |
*
Number of posts mentioned drug/supplement at least once. Some posts may have multiple therapies mentioned so the total did not add up
Other ways of addressing pain includes: acupuncture, surgery, splints, hot/cold, massage, magnetic bracelets, adjustments to diet, stress balls, change in dosage, and stretching.