I wouldn't mind some advice/support/hints on experiences and how you have dealt with tamoxifen side effects. I have been on it now for two months and am having headaches, nausea, very tired no matter how much sleep I get at night, some cramping around the ovaries and period pain like cramps... sounds like fun!
For 5 years!? how will I do it?
Hi @Pattie - I would not only talk with your bc surgeon but most definitely the oncologist. He/she is a medical oncologist and so their speciality is medicine and the prescribing of it.
Perhaps do a little bit of research - or lots of - and arm yourself with questions - none of them are silly.
Being informed is a good thing and knowledge is power. Perhaps you could have a look at the clinical information on it online.
I would also speak with your GP.
As @Iserbrown said not everybody gets all of the side effects that have been mentioned above.
I was on tamoxifen for several years and also took mine in the evening - before going to bed.
Some of the symptoms that I got included "pre-menstrual" like symptoms for some time, hot flushes and some irritability (or a lot if you ask my husband !).
Best wishes for your appointment.
Sheryl x
Thanks for your comments. Last week was hard.. headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue... I had a massage and some acupunture on Saturday and I found it really helped. No headache.. full of energy on Sunday and Monday. Bit tired today but not like last week. I am seeing a naturopath as well in an attempt to nail any side effects. 5 years is a long time....
I have the same issues and the fatigue is horrendus, Im starting to think I just dont want to be on this drug anymore, I think I'll give it until New Year and reascess. My onc just say's "soilder on", it just plain sucks to think Ill be like this for 5 years :(
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