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Cyn
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8 years ago

Leg pain whilst on Tamoxifen

I have been on Tamoxifen for six years now, and have gone through menopause.  In the past year I have started getting very bad leg pain/cramps (as well as the usual pelvic cramps/pain) - could my experience be a side effect of Tamoxifen?  Does anyone else experience this issue?


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  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
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    8 years ago
    Hello @Cyn
    Wow 6 years down, well done! I had 2 years on Tamoxifen before ovary removal and swapping to an AI. I had some pelvic pain while on Tamoxifen which turned out to be nothing to worry about but it is wise to have this checked out. Tamoxifen can cause some changes in that area and it is always a good idea to have it checked into. Usually a pelvic ultrasound will give the doctors enough information to work out what's going on.

    As for the leg pain/cramps, sounds like a common effect of menopause but you could also mention this to your doctor too. I had a bit of trouble with this and found magnesium helpful. I just mix magnesium powder into a glass of water and it tastes quite nice. Another idea is to have an epson salts bath. This is a good way to get magnesium into your system too.

    Best of luck with getting to the bottom of your pain and getting yourself more comfortable again. Deanne xxx