Tamoxifen

I have been post menopausal for 7 years now,but I am on Tamoxifen.The reason for this is,that the Aromatase inhibitors,even though they give slightly more protection against recurrence,they also cause joint / bone problems.I was going to change,but now I have osteoporosis,so I have to stay on Tamoxifen.The downside with Tamoxifen,if you are post menopausal,is that after 2 years,your chances of endometrial cancer increase SLIGHTLY.So as my oncologist told me,it is important to have regular check ups for this,and report any symptoms that you may have.Hope this makes sense!! Cheers xoxRobyn

Thank you all for your assistance and comments. It is very helpful. Narelle asked about my side effects: Waking up at night. Although I would read and go back to sleep it was accumulative. Tired. Irritability. Sometimes nausea and headaches. Much more forgetful. My mood was flat. As a single parent of teenage boys I do not have a lot of assistance. I stopped all alcohol, caffeine drinks and chocolate to try counteract the medication.You may be absolutely fine on it! My oncologist says that there is evidence to show that accupuncture is helpful. Tamoxifen is for pre-menopausal women. I am 51 so should my periods stop soon then I can go onto the aromastase inhibitors. Does anyone have any experience with these?

Thank you all for your assistance and comments. It is very helpful. Narelle asked about my side effects: Waking up at night. Although I would read and go back to sleep it was accumulative. Tired. Irritability. Sometimes nausea and headaches. Much more forgetful. My mood was flat. As a single parent of teenage boys I do not have a lot of assistance. I stopped all alcohol, caffeine drinks and chocolate to try counteract the medication.You may be absolutely fine on it! My oncologist says that there is evidence to show that accupuncture is helpful. Tamoxifen is for pre-menopausal women. I am 51 so should my periods stop soon then I can go onto the aromastase inhibitors. Does anyone have any experience with these?

Thank you all for your assistance and comments. It is very helpful. Narelle asked about my side effects: Waking up at night. Although I would read and go back to sleep it was accumulative. Tired. Irritability. Sometimes nausea and headaches. Much more forgetful. My mood was flat. As a single parent of teenage boys I do not have a lot of assistance. I stopped all alcohol, caffeine drinks and chocolate to try counteract the medication.You may be absolutely fine on it! My oncologist says that there is evidence to show that accupuncture is helpful. Tamoxifen is for pre-menopausal women. I am 51 so should my periods stop soon then I can go onto the aromastase inhibitors. Does anyone have any experience with these?

First of all my naturopath is a very good friend & I don't think I pay full price, but just to give you an idea consult for me is $120.00 then you have your herbals depending on what you are given, you pay separate & a herbal can cost up to &45.00 & last up to 3 months & taste awful but you get use to it because you know it's helping you.....my naturopath deals with women's health & also does homeopath as well... I hope this helps you out :) Take care... Christine:) xox

Sorry to hear that your having a bad time with tamoxifen, I am going on tamoxifen soon & my naturopath has been helping me through this journey & said that there are lots of natural tonics & vitamins to go on, to get through some of these side affects if they a cure..perhaps a good naturopath might be a good idea for you..before I had breast cancer my only doctor was my naturopath, now I combine the 2 together to give me a better out come, the other ladies have given some great advice, so talk to your doctor & Good luck with your decision... Take care... Christine:)xox

Sorry to hear that your having a bad time with tamoxifen, I am going on tamoxifen soon & my naturopath has been helping me through this journey & said that there are lots of natural tonics & vitamins to go on, to get through some of these side affects if they a cure..perhaps a good naturopath might be a good idea for you..before I had breast cancer my only doctor was my naturopath, now I combine the 2 together to give me a better out come, the other ladies have given some great advice, so talk to your doctor & Good luck with your decision... Take care... Christine:)xox

Sorry to hear that your having a bad time with tamoxifen, I am going on tamoxifen soon & my naturopath has been helping me through this journey & said that there are lots of natural tonics & vitamins to go on, to get through some of these side affects if they a cure..perhaps a good naturopath might be a good idea for you..before I had breast cancer my only doctor was my naturopath, now I combine the 2 together to give me a better out come, the other ladies have given some great advice, so talk to your doctor & Good luck with your decision... Take care... Christine:)xox