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kezmusc
8 years agoMember
Tamoxifen, Bone aches, brain fog and poor memory. Any one else experiencing these?
Hi all, I tried to put this in the tests and treaments category but for some reason it won't let me. So I'm on week nine of taking Tamoxifen and having some serious concerns. Apart from the ever...
socoda
8 years agoMember
Hi @kezmusc, most definitely. I discussed the memory problems with my oncologist and she said it is a common side effect and recommended brain training. So I downloaded an app for my phone called Elevate and within a couple of days I no longer had to backtrack into a room 17 times to remember why I had gone in there in the first place. I'm 15 months on Tamoxifen now and I remember things (probably not as quickly as I used to but I'm not forgetting things to an incredibly frustrating level any more :) . As for aches and pains I also had pressure in pelvis and hips and had gp check it out, she monitors me to keep an eye on any untoward symptoms but mine is mainly my aching left knee. I have always used magnesium (always had horrid leg cramps) but have added vitamin D and also some magnesium oil rubbed on (called Karma Rub). You can always top up your magnesium with epsom salt baths too. I use panadol osteo of a night time for my knee and raise my knee onto a folded pillow as that is the only way it doesn't hurt. Wishing you all the best with the symptoms and reducing them. Xx Cath