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Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?
I have been placed on a low dosage of Tamoxifen and I have noticed a considerable weight gain in my midsection. It almost makes me...
Tamoxifen and have had horrible acid indigestion: Anyone had this?
I was put on Tamoxifen and have had horrible acid indigestion. I stopped and it went away. Started again and it now came back again....
Were you taken off tamoxifen before any surgeries?
My daughter is having surgery next month to revise one of the breasts that was reconstructed at the time of her mastectomy. Her doctors told...
Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?
Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at age 80 in 2023 partial mastectomy No radiation started on Tamoxifen extreme difficulty taking drug 20 mg day then...
Does everyone experience bad side effects from Tamoxifen?
I was just diagnosed with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia at the Mayo clinic in Arizona
Switching from aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen due to toxicity
Hello, my first post… I’ve been on AI’s for about a year now,and have developed severe hand pain and increased liver enzymes. In the last...
Recurring UTIs and tamoxifen: What can I do?
UTI was my chronic ongoing problem for years and some antibiotics could help. After breast cancer surgery, last year I was taking Tamoxifen hormone therapy...
Looking for remedies for hot flashes and night sweats from tamoxifen
Looking for recommendations for homeopathic remedies for hot flashes and night sweats from tamoxifen. Anything help?
48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice
Hello! I'm 48, diagnosed with stage 1, grade 1 ILC in Feb 2023 after 9th annual routine mammogram. Lumpectomy in April and 3 weeks of...
Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?
Has anyone experienced nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? Kind of like a morning sickness feeling. Any suggestions for what to do that might...
Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?
Has anyone had issues with a racing heart rate while on tamoxifen? I’ve been on it a little over a year with minor issues (hot...
Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?
Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tomoxifen.....I've been on tomoxifen for 4 months post lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Hormone levels now test...
Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?
HiJust wondering if anyone on here takes 5 mg of tamoxifen and if so do you have side effects with 5 mg. That's what my...
Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.
Hi. I'm coming up on my 5th year anniversary of being cancer free and taking Tamoxifen. I had invasive ductal carcinoma. Lumpectomy followed by radiation....
Leg cramps at night
Hello everyone. I only have 4 more months on Tamoxifen and my 5 years will be up. I'm having bad leg cramps at night. Has...
Green tea question
I have been reading that green tea can enhance the effects of tamoxifen and may help prevent reoccurrence of breast cancer . Has anyone on...
Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?
I am reading so much conflicting information about diets for breast cancer patients/survivors. Some say Mediterranean, some say no meat, dairy, carbs, sugars, etc. I've...
Can I take a break between different antiestrogen treatments?
I am supposed to switch from tamoxifen to an AI after 2 years. How long can I take a break? Any chance of recurrence if...
Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?
Has anyone had their BC return even though they are taking Tamoxifen or an A1?
Need to start hormone therapy
I'm 48 yrs. old and have 1A breast ca. My onc. type came back right on the cusp to receive chemo. The oncologist recommended chemo...