I was diagnosed at 80 this year with DIC had a partial mastectomy and a MRI showed no lymph nodes involved or cancer in the other breast No radiation Was started on Tamoxifen 2 weeks post surgery Took 20mg then Oncologist decreased to 10 mg I took it for 3 months had no objections to taking drug Never missed a dose Hot flashes, sleep disturbances night seats and getting up to urinate 7 to 8 times a night was difficult But I took it but the sheer exhaustion and bone pain was very hard I could rest or nap when I needed This drug is an old drug been around a long time many women take it I was surprised that it was so hard on my body I stopped sent oncologist a message Well when I stopped it my legs and feet swelled up It’s been 3 months now and finally I think drug is mostly out of my system
I sent a message to Oncologist could I try 5 mg of Tamoxifen a day and a different manufacturer Went to the pharmacist got a different manufacturer Haven’t started it yet Dreading SE’s I see Oncologist next week and will talk to him Still have joint pain
But other side effects have improved I have been having acupuncture to see if might help and I always drink lots of water
Sorry such a long email
Sally