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louiseg
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16 years ago

Tamoxifen side effects?

Hi Everyone I have read in a few people' s posts that they suffer from some side effects from taking Tamoxifen.  I am 42 years old and after I have my chemo I will be put onto Tamoxifen for 5 years...
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Lel
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14 years ago

Hi Lovely Ladies,

I have been taking Tamoxifen for about a month now and find the moods swings the worse.  The last couple of days I have had pelvic pain and into one of my ovaries.  I will check in with the medical oncologist with my next visit in a week or so. No real hot flushes or major night sweats.  I know someone earlier mentioned Indoplex.  I am taking that as well as Tamoxifen.  I have been seeing a Nautropath and she believes that they can be taken together.  She has read a paper on it and as I understand the Tamoxifen blocks the estrogen receptors and the Indoplex helps metabolise and eliminate the estrogen.  I am considering the CYP2D6 gene test to see if I metabolise Tamoxifen.  I don't see the point of taking chemicals if they are not working.

It's such a journey and I guess at the end of the day, I have to find peace with what knowledge I can find.  Thank you all so much for your information.  It is so nice not feel so alone.  Blessings.

Lel