Whether true or not, I read that some of the B vitamins can be an estrogen enhancer? (I only take the B vitamins my blood results showed I was deficient in. For me it is B12 & Folic Acid.)
I had a lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy, then 5 weeks of radiation, refused chemo treatment. Breast cancer is E+,P+,Hers2-. Prior to surgery I had to ween off the bio identical hormones I’ve been taking for almost 20 years since a full hysterectomy for endometriosis.
I have been miserable since with hot flashes, insomnia, heart palpitations, anxiety, all joint aches, muscle weakness, headaches, belly bloat, constipation, & weight gain. Went to a Gynecologist after my Cardiologist ordered a full panel
Blood work up, which showed ANA Titer Positive which I was told may indicate I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. After some research, I found there could be a link between Autoimmune Diseases and Hormonal Imbalance. I asked to be referred to a Gynecologist first. I will go to. Rheumatologist eventually. . I have been taking Anastrozole half of 1 mg. Tab & bio identical testosterone .75 mg. Troche Daily for almost a month now. I am also taking Relizen by Bonafide 2 tabs a day, hormone free supplement an Oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Hospital recommended. So far, I am noticing the hot flashes are not as frequent, insomnia still there but am sleeping a little bit more than before. Yesterday, I had my 6 month follow up with my surgeon. When I told her why I was not taking Tamoxifen, and what I was taking, (stating the Anastrozole blocks the testosterone from converting into estrogen, since I can’t have estrogen or progesterone as my diagnosis is a hormone driven cancer), in its place, she said, “but don’t those 2 cancel each other out?” Well, I’m not a medical person, so I didn’t know. Only that if that is the case, why would my Gynecologist prescribe me these medications? I see her, my Gynecologist tomorrow. Am very anxious to hear what she says. It’s always scary to try alternative options when doctors don’t always agree. Ugh!