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New to Tamoxifen
Deb2751
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First look back thru some of the very recent past postings for peoples experiences but in my case . . . began it in June and really didn't know of what the side effects could be. I was having knee and ankle joint pain that is handled well with over the counter medications and wasn't sure if I was just out of shape post surgeries and all or actually having the chemo side effects I had read about here. Honestly, I still don't know which it is but- whatever I will keep taking the Tamox. and just keep working at life. I did go back to jazzercise lite and found that the pain was not there as much. it is really bad when I sit too much. So, I hope it helps to hear this but keep reading and asking questions we will get thru it together.
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Thanks for the input. I have done extensive research on Tamoxifen before deciding to go ahead and try it. I couldn't find anyone saying their side effects were minimal, even though I have read many women have little trouble with it. I could find no info that indicated how quickly the side effects manifest themselves. All the best to you too. Deb
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Hi,
I have been on tamoxifen since December 2002 and to date have not really had any side effects from it. The only thing I have noticed is a little weight gain starting a few months ago. I also have a friend on it, and she has the same issue. About 6 months after starting, she also gained weight. This is a small price to pay for the protection it is giving us. Good luck and take care...Cheryl -
Hi Deb, I was on Tamoxifen for six weeks before my doctor took me off of it because of negative side effects. I experienced a pronounced loss of appetite and depression and I'm not prone to either. A friend noticed the depression coming on; I wasn't aware of it and then wham! Both started about four weeks after starting Tamoxifen. I tried to combat them myself with exercise, positive thinking...but it wasn't working. So I called my doctor and he immediately took me off it and I began to feel better within a few days. He started me on Arimidex two weeks later and all is well. Best of luck to you and hopefully your experience with Tamoxifen will be good.
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