Connect
← Return to Tamoxifen and mental health
Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@aspapla I cannot confirm as I'm so very tired of doctors I haven't asked for a firm diagnosis but I can tell you my personal experience of taking Arimidex same estrogen-blocking effects as Tamoxifen. I would have researched the long-term side effects more before taking it for 10 years especially since I had a BC recurrence after 15 years anyway. BTW it's not only mental health to be concerned about research, research, and research. The lack of estrogen in a woman's body is very concerning. BTW, there are hormones in most food we eat. Best of luck on your journey we will be here for whatever decision you make to support, hug and love you.
Replies to "@aspapla I cannot confirm as I'm so very tired of doctors I haven't asked for a..."
Hi
Totally agree with you. I tried tamoxifen for 6 days. Side effects were immediate . I stopped and decided not to take any of these drugs. I researched alot and long term effects are scary. I have a good oncologist and he put my bc pathology in a program and said chances of it making difference for recurrence was 2 people out of 100. So not worth the risk.
Connect
Arimidex works differently than Tamoxifen. Arimidex blocks the production of estrogen so your body is not getting estrogen and thus all the concerns associated with lack of estrogen in your body. Tamoxifen blocks the effect of estrogen on cancer cells. Your heart and bones are still receiving the benefits of estrogen.