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iserbrown
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9 years ago

Zoladex

Zoladex - what a treasure!  As time goes on I thought the body would adjust but no; new side effects keep appearing.  This time a monster bruise has appeared, (when you've have 17 before and only one slight bruise this looks like a monster)!  Feeling, yuk!  Researched medical side effects to discover this dizziness I have been suffering is part of it along with the runs, headaches, aching legs and so it goes................just needed to moan as this month is the full pack of cards of side effects rather than just one!
I have an appointment with the Oncologist for review on Tuesday; I try not to complain as it will pass and nowhere near as bad as others.  Wonder if I could convince him my body doesn't need the implants anymore, ha ha!  Still have 9 to go!

Or am I confused and it is my other medications clashing with Zoladex!  Ugghh!

Take care all and BTW I love the birthday idea - it is really nice to receive a Happy Birthday wish from the forum when you're in the middle of feeling yuk! (medical term)
Christine xx
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  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hugs I dont have long term chemo/ meds   but I understand the side effects all too well. 
    Its ok to need to have a Moan about it all HUGS for a better month ahead and maybe some tweaking by Oncologist on Tuesday. 
    Alice 
    xox
  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    9 years ago
    It can be difficult to know which medication is causibg what. Hope you feel better soon. Kath x
  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago
    Thank you much appreciated. Deflecting my discomfort into baking. A batch of banana and honey muffins are ready to eat. Busy making a sour cream apple slice as well. In the meantime there is a session on the radio about mindfulness and meditation and I'm being serenaded by hubby on the ride on mower. Aahh! 

    It's all about coping the best we can. Thanks xx
  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    9 years ago
    Yum, Christine! Something constructive (and comforting) to distract you from those dreaded side effects. My worst effects from Femara are painful, stiff (today they feel swollen even) hands. The other day I suddenly realised I have lost the ability to click my fingers. Not an essential life skill maybe but just another indication that my effects are very real and progressive!

    I think we all need to have those "aahh" moments to let it out or we would become all bitter and twisted inside! Little stress relief scream and then one foot in front of the other again  :D xxx
  • Ne's avatar
    Ne
    Member
    9 years ago
    Oh Chritine, I hear ya girlfriend.  This is my week too of having every single ache and pain from my tablets.  The sleep deprivation doesn't help either.  BIG HUG XXX
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    adean
    Member
    9 years ago
    HI THERE yes that bloody zoladex. I didnt realise the side affects till I was actually off it I had a hysterectomy and honestly from the time a month of zoladex went by all the symptoms went,so I know the zoladex was to blame. Unfortunately im on meds for a form of blood cancer and now those symptoms are worse. lol no win for any of us but so nice to know others have symptoms to and its not oneof those things that you think I wonder if its just me. take care adean
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    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago
    Thanks - saw Oncologist yesterday, got my dates muddled as well as, anyhow,he could see I was unwell so I am having a bone scan and CT chest and abdomen scan - yes I think it is the damned Zoladex and I still have 9 to go but as I always present well he thought it was appropriate in that he said if you come in here unwell it means I should investigate further - I am certainly well looked after!

    Thanks for the reassurance, take care and hope you're getting to a better place with all this discomfort - the hidden extras!Sending you a virtual hug from Christine xx