Hi guys just wondering everyones experience with zoladex? I’ve been on it for a month and last three days i just can’t stop crying.. I have arthritis in my neck and that’s been the worst it’s been in a long time for last 10 days and I’m just not sure if it’s the drug or the fact I’ve been running on adrenaline and working hard with horses to keep me busy after op and radiation etc for 3 months and finally just hit a hole... I think I’m die to start tamoxifen soon as well ... Off to oncologist tomorrow for 2nd injection and will also talk to him but just wondering what people have experienced. Thanks 😊

Thanks everyone. Possibly appears I’m just a bit run down and failing to keep my S$&t together 😂🤦♀️Fingers crossed my neck has nothing to do with it and hopefully will ease up soon. It’s been a 10/10 pain with a day or two relief here and there. Just got home from riding the horses and dreading the hour drive to do injection. Just want a nap! I keep most of my emotions to myself and I really try amd put on a brave face and just suck up the pain but it does get me down so it kind of helps to put it in words here I think so thanks for replies ... I’m glad everyone who has posted seems to be doing well, you are all so positive so thank you 🥰

Hi everyone. I’m feeling very grateful to have found this post! I start radiation next week, and my first injection of zoladex two days later. I skipped chemo, and was offered zoladex or tamoxifen. I asked for a pro and con list of each and it came down to - tamoxifen side effects are easier (except weight gain- that seems to be much higher with T) but there is a small risk of a new uterine cancer forming. Zoladex is much stronger and it’s a horrible needle, but no risk of future cancer (drug related) and has higher % success of suppressing cancer return. Did anyone else get this similar pro con list? Oh, and I was told that if the zoladex side effects were unbearable, I could go down to tamoxifen which wound feel easier in comparison, but if I didn’t like T, there was no way I would go over to the injection instead. It seemed to make sense at the time but as the date gets closer I’m getting so nervous......also I’m having esterimine (daily tablet) with the zoladex. Has anyone heard of this?Thanks everyone and sending hugs to you all- you all sound so brave with all the battles you are each winning.

Hello @Newbie3312,I was on Tamoxifen for five months then had to switch to Zoladex plus Letrozole two months ago. The initial sudden drop or disruption of hormones on any of these drugs is tough. I had severe joint pains, bad insomnia and mood swings in the first weeks on Tamoxifen. It gradually settled down. The switch to Zoladex was fairly uneventful, probably because I had already been on the Tamoxifen. I have noticed joint soreness on Zoladex,/letrozole, but keeping active helps to keep it at bay. I hope you feel better soon. :)

Hi, im not on tamaxofin only zolodex and that is consistent with my symptoms. Ive been on 2 months and happened both months to date.Some hormone emotions like normal cycle too.Hope it helps. Michele

@NelSky I had spotting first month of zoladex and started tamoxifen a month ago. I haven’t had a period since first month of zoladex I’m in month 4 now 😊

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NelSky
Member
5 years ago
@Newbie3312 so far so good but in all honestly it’s hard to tell with the myriad of BC and all that goes with. I had a few flushes and tiredness but again I’m half way through radio and am awaiting chemo.
i actually feel pretty good all things considered x
jjen_80
Member
5 years ago
I have been taking Tamoxifen and I did experience some changes in mood.. feeling quite teary and down. Normally I am quite cheery. I haven't experienced really bad physical changes, just my mood! Although, my sadness/anxiety could be due to other things too. I was taking Zoladex for a bit but didn't experience any symptoms.
Newbie3312
Member
5 years ago
@NelSky zoladex is a breeze. Just got joint pain and mild flushes but if you’re already on tamoxifen you’ll be fine I’m sure
Newbie3312
Member
5 years ago
@NelSky not great. I am taking a lot of pain killers for arthritis in neck and have quite sore joints from tamoxifen. I take a lot of supplements as well. It’s tough but obviously could be so much worse. I just remind myself every day when I have tablet it’s keeping me healthy.
Do you have many side effects from tamoxifen?
NelSky
Member
5 years ago
@Newbie3312 how are you finding you cocktail 🍹 of drugs ??
Newbie3312
Member
5 years ago
@NelSky I had spotting first month of zoladex and started tamoxifen a month ago. I haven’t had a period since first month of zoladex I’m in month 4 now 😊
NelSky
Member
5 years ago
Thanks 🙏@MicheleR it helps to her they and feel somewhat normal x
MicheleR
Member
5 years ago
Hi, im not on tamaxofin only zolodex and that is consistent with my symptoms. Ive been on 2 months and happened both months to date.

Some hormone emotions like normal cycle too.

Hope it helps.

Michele
NelSky
Member
5 years ago
Hello 👋 I have a question just started on zoladex nearly a week and have been in tamoxifen I month. I’ve had no periods since yet today I’m spotting and have done discomfort. I’m thinking it’s the zoladex kicking in with my ovaries as I think I recall the nurse saying this may happen early but as you can imagine it’s hard to take it all in?
So I guess my question is this in the range of normal ?? Thanks 🙏
Newbie3312
Member
6 years ago
Thanks everyone. Possibly appears I’m just a bit run down and failing to keep my S$&t together 😂🤦‍♀️
Fingers crossed my neck has nothing to do with it and hopefully will ease up soon. It’s been a 10/10 pain with a day or two relief here and there. Just got home from riding the horses and dreading the hour drive to do injection. Just want a nap!
I keep most of my emotions to myself and I really try amd put on a brave face and just suck up the pain but it does get me down so it kind of helps to put it in words here I think so thanks for replies ...
I’m glad everyone who has posted seems to be doing well, you are all so positive so thank you 🥰

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