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MBall
6 years agoMember
Tamoxifen side effects
Hello!! Just registered to the online community seeking some other people’s experiences with tamoxifen. I was diagnosed with DCIS in July 2019 at the age of 36. After having a lumpectomy and re-exci...
SuzesMum
6 years agoMember
Hi @MBall! I started Tamoxifen in April and struggled with painful constipation. I think this was mostly a result of the post-operative pain meds (polexia) after my mastectomy. I used anusol cream and suppositories when it was acute. I also used glycerin suppositries. I tried prune juice but found it caused cramping. In the end, I use metamucil everyday, add extra oat bran to my cereal and eat lots of vegetables. I wish you well.