Tamoxifen.....frustrated

You have done so well to not stress through chemo and radio. You are not alone in worrying about the possible side effects of Tamoxifen. But remember that most people tolerate it quite well. I have been on it for 10 months now and really don't have any effects that bother me in my day to day life. My hair maybe a little thinner than before but it is not noticeable. I have asked my GP if I can have regular pelvic ultrasounds and she is happy to give me a referral but reassured me that this is just a precaution and I should be fine. I recently had a bit of a problem with my legs getting very achy at night and some muscle cramps. Thanks to the other ladies on here I knew that magnesium supplements can help with this. If you have any issues with tamoxifen there is probably someone on here who has found a way to help. I think sticking to a healthy diet and getting regular exercise helps minimize most of the common effects and I feel better for it too! I take my tamoxifen at night just before dinner with a large glass of water. I have heard that this sometimes means you sleep through any minor effects. It seems to work for me and I know that it makes a big difference to my chance of recurrence, so fingers crossed. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too. Let us know how you go. Deanne xxx