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@sparklegram Hi Sparklegram - no, I'm not suggesting you try tamoxifen, just maybe look at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/280488/

Discussion: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

Tamoxifen suppresses estrogen without affecting bone integrity.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788289/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

@francine6829,- isn't Tamoxifen prescribed mainly for premenopausal women?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87200/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2019

Yes, I had leg calf cramps from tamoxifen. Potassium helped enormously! I also had hot flashes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715606/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2022

When I stopped Tamoxifen after 3 months on drug it took 3months for me to finally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946510/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

I've been having pretty bad hip and back pain, my oncologist recommended stopping tamoxifen which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141413/

Discussion: bone cancer symptoms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2018

Hi @ktpalm29, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message about tamoxifen side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196666/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2019

It's probably not offered as an option since tamoxifen is the main drug in studies, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893455/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Good question. I’ll try to respond in two parts. From what I understand, Tamoxifen is usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891106/

Discussion: Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I hope you find the dose that’s tolerable! I had a choice of either tamoxifen or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009066/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

About the Tamoxifen side effects.Wander how soon the side effects are developed? I am taking for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665118/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2021

I’m so sorry!! Thank you for catching that. I got Tamoxifen confused with Taxotere - it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123778/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

@shebell, You might want to check out the following similar discussion: Stopping AI and Starting Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139894/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Everyone is different of course but I stopped taking Tamoxifen after about 9 months. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172287/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Funny you should ask. I actually failed to tolerate the natural AI's I tried, so now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658228/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2021

Not sure why he says you must make an immediate change. I’m 19 years postmenopause and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068298/

Discussion: Hysterectomy/Oophorectomy and A1 Blockers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2024

I was on arimidex for 3 years and Tamoxifen for 7 years....the side effects were minimal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746239/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

Polianad, Take the 20 mg of Tamoxifen, stay hydrated, get plenty of exercise, eat a healthy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848122/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

Arimidex works differently than Tamoxifen. Arimidex blocks the production of estrogen so your body is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801358/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Some of us have had the OncotypeDX which is used to suggest whether chemo is useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730163/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

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