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melclarity
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8 years ago

To laugh or cry.........that is the question...HAHA!

So at 3 weeks post Mastectomy/Diep Flap reconstruction I had about 3 funny episodes with my eyes, I was quite sure it was migraine related, but had these massive blind spots that lasted about 30 mins. Off to the Optometrist I go, Retinas are fine but in 7 months the sight in my right eye has deteriorated rapidly, she said hmmm off to the GP for bloods and test for Diabetes!!!!

OK, so went to GP did bloods and got results today...my sugar levels are fine as I knew they would be.... BUT he then says the liver enzyme is sightly elevated but can be caused from medication as I dont really drink anymore. AND....my cholesterol is HIGH!!! WELL I burst into hysterical laughter!!!!! so much that he was laughing too and didnt even know why!!!! Is this MADNESS???? Woop Woop hahaha

So just another thing cropped up post treatment hahaha!! Im not even worried about it, as Im eating really well and have started exercising again, Im a size 10!!! so not carrying excessive weight but now have to add Krill Oil to my multitude of pills everyday. 

I have never laughed so hard in my life....after 6yrs of this roller coaster BC twice...that's my latest?? really??? who cares!!!! hahaha 

So on that note Im off to exercise hahahaha

Melinda 
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  • nikkid's avatar
    nikkid
    Member
    8 years ago
    Yes sometimes it does feel like we are on the set of the 'Twilight Zone'...thank god we can keep ourselves (sorta) sane :).

    Shows my brain hasn't completely gone to mush (the fact that I remembered something about Arimidex and cholesterol!)...might make me feel like my brain is in better shape than I thought! xxxxxxx

  • melclarity's avatar
    melclarity
    Member
    8 years ago
    Let me know how Femara goes, I think thats where Im headed!! Tamoxifen didnt work haha!
  • Zoffiel's avatar
    Zoffiel
    Member
    8 years ago
    There isn't anything else. We wanted something better than Tamoxifen. Well, be careful what you wish for.
     Tamoxifen didn't worry me, still had my periods,  I hardly noticed I was taking it. That's probably because it wasn't working.
    I'm test driving Femara now and it's up to us to decide what we will tolerate and which risks we will take. Risk management 101. 

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    melclarity
    Member
    8 years ago
    @Zoffiel

    Marg Its insane, my liver enzymes were up too...its all in Arimidex!!! thats BS!!! didnt make sense how I could! does now!! already struggling with the pain and after doing the diary for the Oncologist, I am ringing and pulling my appt forward, this is crap!! Not taking it anymore...give me something else...what a croc! 

    Another insane thing happened today, I rang a Breast Care Nurse about a lump in my reconstructed breast, she's like ohhh better get that checked out! We'd have to do a needle biopsy, Im like WTF!!!??? its stomach fat from 6 weeks ago. Is it just me?? or are there alot of crazy people walking around in the twilight zone?? HAHAHA
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    Zoffiel
    Member
    8 years ago
    F%*k cholesterol. Really. This stuff will drive you mental.
     It may, or may not, be one of the greatest medical misdirections of our time. Fat fools who live on pies are fine, skinny minnies are about to stroke out. Phhffft. 
    Have butter on everything, just in case.
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    melclarity
    Member
    8 years ago
    @Nikkid Thanks for the tip about Arimidex!!! OMG!!!! 

    Important Safety Information About ARIMIDEX

    • Prescription ARIMIDEX is only for postmenopausal women. ARIMIDEX should not be taken if you are pregnant because it may harm your unborn child. Do not take ARIMIDEX if you are allergic to any of its ingredients
    • Based on information from a study in patients with early breast cancer, women with a history of blockages in heart arteries (ischemic heart disease) who take ARIMIDEX may have a slight increase in this type of heart disease compared to similar patients who take tamoxifen
    • ARIMIDEX can cause bone softening/weakening (osteoporosis) increasing the chance of fractures. In a clinical study in early breast cancer, there were more fractures (including fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist) with ARIMIDEX (10%) than with tamoxifen (7%)
    • In a clinical study in early breast cancer, some patients taking ARIMIDEX had an increase in cholesterol. Skin reactions, allergic reactions, and changes in blood tests of liver function have also been reported
    This is why my liver enzyme was altered too!!!! I have high cholesterol!!!! and Osteoporosis!!!! all things I NEVER HAD!!!