Estrogen blockers: Is there anything that helps with brain fog?

I’ve been taking Tamoxifen for over a year now- it took about 6 months for the moodiness and brain fog to improve. What helped- walking every day, get outside, yoga, getting quality sleep, infrared sauna with a cold shower after, eating nutritionally dense whole food and limited sugar, and seeking support/ counseling.

@kathy913wi, I hope you saw the helpful posts you received from @triciaot and @mcallaham71. I moved your post to this related discussion so you can see more helpful tips:
- Estrogen blockers: Is there anything that helps with brain fog?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/oestrigen-blockers-brain-fog/

You might also be interested in this discussion:
- Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cancer-related-brain-fog/

Thank you so much!

Regarding brain fog: I had it mildly with anastrozole. I switched to exemestane and it seemed to improve. It might be just a placebo effect, but I think it's worth trying a different aromatase inhibitor. Best wishes!

Just read this new report on X …
@DrPatrick
&
@ImmunityBio
have just filed a patent for a new GLP-3 (aka similar to Retatrutide) that appears to cross the blood brain barrier (?) and treat BRAIN FOG and other neurological disorders! amazing!

@kathy913wi Be careful with Tomoxifen it can cause uterine cancer. I knew 2 people this happen to. I refused to take Tomoxifen and took Anestrozol instead for 5 years and no issues.

I am going to share an alt solution, neurofeedback.
I started with 20 mg Tamoxifen, after BC surgery and 4 rounds of chemo. I couldn’t handle the side effects of 20mg, Mayo reduced to 10 mg. I still have some brain fog so I am currently trying neurofeedback. It helps with various issues, including cognitive decline. I like it for reducing anxiety. I have completed 10 sessions, do feel a difference in focusing, staying present and less anxious.
I am 50, still working, live alone and did not want more medications.

Hi! @malebreastcancer47 :

I am so glad that neurofeedback therapy works for you:) Thanks for sharing your interesting experience!

Could you please let us know which physician such as: PCP, oncologist, etc., be able to refer their patients to the neurofeedback therapy sessions?

Thanks for your help!

@lifetraveler No one at Mayo suggested but my oncology team supported it. They also do not have any studies on it but this may change. In addition to neurofeedback, I also use a device, prescribed by my therapist, Alpha Stim. Its FDA approved but can only be bought with a prescription. This device helps with my severe anxiety. My team asked I bring the Alpha Stim to my next follow-up in Oct, so they can see how it works and may do study, as an alt to medication.

The neurofeedback does not require a referral, however my therapist recommended it when I exhibited brain fog.

This is my therapist. Our sessions are virtual mostly. I live in NW Indiana, he is in Quincy, IL. I tried the Alpha Stim during a session in-person. Its an amazing experience as the Alpha did not allow my mind to wander. I could focus, which is rare.
https://jerrywalkertherapyservices.com/
This is my neurofeedback team.
https://www.neurobehavior.com/

@malebreastcancer47

Thanks for such detailed and valuable information, Arvind!

I live on the East coast, but I'll check it out. Thanks again!