Hi sorry such a disgusting topic, but a little concerning for me. I am on tamoxifen Genox20 brand, Christmas night I had a vomit (only time since) and it was black as, and my stools have been black as well ever since, even today?? I am coeliac as well so not sure what is going on !!!!! I am extremely tired and no energy.Wondering if anybody out there has had this happen and why, not sure if its the tablets or just too much rich food for Christmas day.Any help would be great. Cheryl

Hospital. Now. Take a stool sample with you if that is possible. If you need any more convincing, ring nurse on call, but you do not want to muck around with this stuff, regardless of how irritating it can be at this time of year.

Black stools generally mean old blood and can have a jelly like consistency. Black vomit suggest your bleeding in your stomach or close by. It's important to have this investigated very soon. If happens again today please visit an emergency room. There are many causes of internal bleeding none which can be sorted without investigation.A lot of red wine and spinach can give a similar look.Tamoxifen is very unlikely to be related to any of this.

If your GP is not back untilmid January, I would suggest finding an alternative (the practice should have an emergency contact). There are lots of possible reasons for the symptoms you describe but the advice is always to seek medical advice as soon as possible, just to be on the safe side. Best wishes.

Morning Update for you and thank you for all your concerns.I had my gastroscopy and a biopsy has been taken and waiting for the results.After the procedure the Dr said everything looked fine and he didn't find anything of concern to him ,I had a whole heap of bloods taken so waiting for the results as well.Sorry I was rather slack, but you get to the stage of not another problem. now just have to wait for the results. Thanks again Cheryl xx

I agree with @Deanne A visit to the GP is probably in order. A blood test will help identify any deficiencies. Take care

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ChezaH
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5 years ago
Morning Update for you and thank you for all your concerns.

I had my gastroscopy and a biopsy has been taken and waiting for the results.After the procedure the Dr said everything looked fine and he didn't find anything of concern to him ,I had a whole heap of bloods taken so waiting for the results as well.
Sorry I was rather slack, but you get to the stage of not another problem. now just have to wait for the results.
Thanks again Cheryl xx
ChezaH
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5 years ago

arpie said:

So glad you are feeling better - but get checked out NOW - not in 2 weeks when your GP returns. Most practises would have someone on 'standby' as medical cases don't stop just because of Xmas/New Year ....

When are your specialist appointments? Bring them forward if you can. Ring & leave a message. They do monitor their phones even tho on holidays.

If you have a history of reflux, @ChezaH - put a brick under the two top legs of your bed. The slope is almost negligible and will not interfere with your sleep. Stomach acid CANNOT GO UPHILL. This will prevent it from 'rising in your throat' as you sleep - and may even help heal any damage from previous stomach acid/reflux. We do this on our bed as hubby had massive reflux 10 years ago (with projectile vomiting that looked like French Onion Soup .... very dark & slimey.) Are you burping? Foul smelling burps? If 'yes' - it is fermented gas from your stomach contents and it needs investigating NOW.

I would be requesting an 'uppie & a downie' asap (if you haven't had one in the last couple of years) to rule out anything sinister - and also just to have a record of it 'as it is now' for future reference.

Take care xx

Thank you will do xx
arpie
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5 years ago
So glad you are feeling better - but get checked out NOW - not in 2 weeks when your GP returns. Most practises would have someone on 'standby' as medical cases don't stop just because of Xmas/New Year ....

When are your specialist appointments? Bring them forward if you can. Ring & leave a message. They do monitor their phones even tho on holidays.

If you have a history of reflux, @ChezaH - put a brick under the two top legs of your bed. The slope is almost negligible and will not interfere with your sleep. Stomach acid CANNOT GO UPHILL. This will prevent it from 'rising in your throat' as you sleep - and may even help heal any damage from previous stomach acid/reflux. We do this on our bed as hubby had massive reflux 10 years ago (with projectile vomiting that looked like French Onion Soup .... very dark & slimey.) Are you burping? Foul smelling burps? If 'yes' - it is fermented gas from your stomach contents and it needs investigating NOW.

I would be requesting an 'uppie & a downie' asap (if you haven't had one in the last couple of years) to rule out anything sinister - and also just to have a record of it 'as it is now' for future reference.

Take care xx
ChezaH
Member
5 years ago

Locksley said:

Hi Cheryl
I have had a couple of days away with not a lot of internet access. How are you feeling? Have you had any more symptoms? Don't wait 2 weeks if you have. As annoying as waiting in emergency departments are and wondering if we are over reacting it is always best to check it out. :)

Hi Tracey, Yes feeling heaps better thanks, everything in my body is back to normal (well as much as possible LOL) I do have some specialist appointments already booked that I think might be related. I think it was the food on Christmas Day that caused it, but I will be checking it out. Hope you had a great few days away, you deserve it hugs xxx
Locksley
Member
5 years ago
Hi Cheryl
I have had a couple of days away with not a lot of internet access. How are you feeling? Have you had any more symptoms? Don't wait 2 weeks if you have. As annoying as waiting in emergency departments are and wondering if we are over reacting it is always best to check it out. :)
ChezaH
Member
5 years ago

primek said:

Black stools generally mean old blood and can have a jelly like consistency. Black vomit suggest your bleeding in your stomach or close by. It's important to have this investigated very soon. If happens again today please visit an emergency room. There are many causes of internal bleeding none which can be sorted without investigation.
A lot of red wine and spinach can give a similar look.
Tamoxifen is very unlikely to be related to any of this.

Thanks I will be having it checked out. Cheryl x
ChezaH
Member
5 years ago

FLClover said:

Hi @ChezaH, how are you feeling? Did you go to see someone about your vomit and black stools?

Feeling heaps better thanks, I do have lots of issues with my gut and reflux and I have specialists appointments already in place, I just thought I had to rule out the medication I am on. thanks for you advice I certainly will have it checked out. Hugs Cheryl x
ChezaH
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5 years ago

TonyaM said:

Hi @ChezaH, glad you are feeling better. It’s possible you ate ‘different’ foods at Xmas. Licorice,beetroot and cherries might turn your poo a dark colour. Worst case scenario- bleeding from somewhere in your stomach/gut. Obviously you’ll need to check it out.
Take care.

Thank you I really think that is what happened,but I will be checking it out hugs Cheryl x
TonyaM
Member
5 years ago
Hi @ChezaH, glad you are feeling better. It’s possible you ate ‘different’ foods at Xmas. Licorice,beetroot and cherries might turn your poo a dark colour. Worst case scenario- bleeding from somewhere in your stomach/gut. Obviously you’ll need to check it out.
Take care.
ChezaH
Member
5 years ago
Hi all, thanks for the help. I am back to normal today, I have not thrown up again, I will go and see my GP, as I know it could be my other medical issues , I will go and see about it and will let you all know appreciate your feedback hugs Cheryl