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Tamoxifen and long flights
I have just had a full week of checkups and tests. You girls know the drill - pap test,blood tests galore,hip xray(cos it's been aching for months) and finishing with the oncologist"s visit today. I ...
Hi girls, My trip went marvellously. I wore my arm sleeve and hand compression on the long haul flight (I always wear my sleeve even on short flights and long car trips). I even wore compression stockings on the way over - not on the way back as I found them too tight and uncomfortable even though they were "made to measure". I suffer with lymphodema and have regular massages etc and really look after my arm. However whilst away I was a bit more relaxed. I walked and walked and walked every day and I think that this was really helpful for my arm (even with all the shopping bags hanging off it!!!!) I took my Arimidex every day - just before going to bed. I didn't care what time it was. I was very mindful though, being in Thailand, to cover my arm in sunscreen. Just relax and enjoy your trip. XLeonie