Hi, Would like to know how soon after chemo the 'other' medications start? I'm now counting down to my last Taxotere treatment and to be honest I've only focused on getting through the chemo, not what happens next. Do the medications start straight away? I need to do heaps more research but from what I've read so far it seems that Tamoxifen is the drug of choice. And the side effects can be pretty shitty. I was looking forward to not feeling like total crap all the time but I now doubt I will ever have that again. Anyway :/ Any info, tips etc would be much appreciated :)

Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules, medication starts at different times for us all. If you are not having radiation I am guessing that they will start you soon. I do not find the side effects on Tamoxifin that bad, the hot flushes and cramps are the worst but I have managed that with Magnesium. Good luck Donna

Try not to make any assumptions about tamoxifen. Most of us worry about it and then find it not near as bad as we thought. I have a few hot flushes but there are things you can do to help this. Lots of ladies (me too) find that magnesium tablets can help with side effects. I found they helped with energy/emotions and muscle cramps. Some people find they help with reducing the hot flushes too. I have found that getting some exercise each day seems to help my body cope with the tamoxifen. I have been on it for almost 12 months now. Hope it goes ok for you too. Take care. Deanne xxx

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Deanne
Member
11 years ago
Try not to make any assumptions about tamoxifen. Most of us worry about it and then find it not near as bad as we thought. I have a few hot flushes but there are things you can do to help this. Lots of ladies (me too) find that magnesium tablets can help with side effects. I found they helped with energy/emotions and muscle cramps. Some people find they help with reducing the hot flushes too. I have found that getting some exercise each day seems to help my body cope with the tamoxifen. I have been on it for almost 12 months now. Hope it goes ok for you too. Take care. Deanne xxx
Deanne
Member
11 years ago
Try not to make any assumptions about tamoxifen. Most of us worry about it and then find it not near as bad as we thought. I have a few hot flushes but there are things you can do to help this. Lots of ladies (me too) find that magnesium tablets can help with side effects. I found they helped with energy/emotions and muscle cramps. Some people find they help with reducing the hot flushes too. I have found that getting some exercise each day seems to help my body cope with the tamoxifen. I have been on it for almost 12 months now. Hope it goes ok for you too. Take care. Deanne xxx
mgndam1603
Member
11 years ago
Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules, medication starts at different times for us all. If you are not having radiation I am guessing that they will start you soon.

I do not find the side effects on Tamoxifin that bad, the hot flushes and cramps are the worst but I have managed that with Magnesium.

Good luck

Donna
mgndam1603
Member
11 years ago
Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules, medication starts at different times for us all. If you are not having radiation I am guessing that they will start you soon.

I do not find the side effects on Tamoxifin that bad, the hot flushes and cramps are the worst but I have managed that with Magnesium.

Good luck

Donna

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