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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FLClover
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5 years ago
Let’s hope all it was 🤞 @ChezaH. He said it’s ok, so that’s great. He might just wanna double check in a month
ChezaH
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5 years ago
Hi no all he said was everything was ok mmmh but he wants to see me in a month so I guess I will hear more then ? havn't had anything happen again, so probably blame it on Christmas food LOL
FLClover
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5 years ago
Did you get results back @ChezaH? Were they clear?
ChezaH
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5 years ago

arpie said:

Hope you get your results soon, @ChezaH

All the best xx

Thanks nothing found ???
arpie
Member
5 years ago
Hope you get your results soon, @ChezaH

All the best xx
ChezaH
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5 years ago

ChezaH said:

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

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

Deanne said:

I am on tamoxifen and have been for a number of years. I don’t think it would be causing your symptoms. I think your symptoms would be best checked out by a doctor to be on the safe side. Tiredness and lack of energy is common on tamoxifen and I think Christmas can have that effect on anybody but your other symptoms need checking. 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

PV123 said:

Hi @ChezaH

I had black stools while on chemo, I spoke to the oncologist who suggested seeing a GP and getting a stool test immediately. I did the test which didn’t show anything and the black stool stopped after that. Definitely get that checked out by a GP while your oncologist is away.

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
Member
5 years ago

ChezaH said:

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

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
Member
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

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
Member
5 years ago

FLClover said:

Sounds promising @ChezaH I’m glad you got the tests done 👌🏻. 🤞🤞 that it’s all good ♥️

Thank you xx
FLClover
Member
5 years ago
Sounds promising @ChezaH I’m glad you got the tests done 👌🏻. 🤞🤞 that it’s all good ♥️