Started Tamoxifen

irisheyes14

Just wondering how soon before Tamoxifen starts working.  Began taking it on 27th December.

disneyfan2008

From My experince: make sure

From My experince: make sure your gyno checks you regularly for enlarged unterus. My long term gyno said no need to but my oncologist contacted him and insisted. So about every 4-5 mths I would have an (not sure of the medical name) internal ultrasound to measure thickness-

followed by a D & C @ time.

 

I did have a total hysterctomy about 4 1/2 yrs into the taking the med.

 

I am not trying to scare you or make it sound bad-I am happy my onoco. insisted.

 

I have been off Tamoxifen now for about 18mths and all it well.

I had not other side effects from it/ some weight gain-but I am not sure from the medicine or just my age or menopause.

Denise

 

VickiSam

disneyfan2008 said:

From My experince: make sure

From My experince: make sure your gyno checks you regularly for enlarged unterus. My long term gyno said no need to but my oncologist contacted him and insisted. So about every 4-5 mths I would have an (not sure of the medical name) internal ultrasound to measure thickness-

followed by a D & C @ time.

 

I did have a total hysterctomy about 4 1/2 yrs into the taking the med.

 

I am not trying to scare you or make it sound bad-I am happy my onoco. insisted.

 

I have been off Tamoxifen now for about 18mths and all it well.

I had not other side effects from it/ some weight gain-but I am not sure from the medicine or just my age or menopause.

Denise

 

ahhhh

Best of luck to you!,,,,,!

Many Sisters in PINK have traveled this road as well -- I am sure they will pipe in and lend support and information that will help you.

Vicki Sam 

irisheyes14

disneyfan2008 said:

From My experince: make sure

From My experince: make sure your gyno checks you regularly for enlarged unterus. My long term gyno said no need to but my oncologist contacted him and insisted. So about every 4-5 mths I would have an (not sure of the medical name) internal ultrasound to measure thickness-

followed by a D & C @ time.

 

I did have a total hysterctomy about 4 1/2 yrs into the taking the med.

 

I am not trying to scare you or make it sound bad-I am happy my onoco. insisted.

 

I have been off Tamoxifen now for about 18mths and all it well.

I had not other side effects from it/ some weight gain-but I am not sure from the medicine or just my age or menopause.

Denise

 

Thank you for the good

Thank you for the good advice.

Clementine_P

Tamoxifen

I think it starts working immediately but it does take a few weeks to build up into your system.  I have been taking it for about 5 1/2 years now.  It gives me stiffness in my joints but that subsided greatly after the first few months of using it.  I also have thickening of my uterus.  I had a biopsy last year and was told that everything is fine.  So I am slated to remain on the Tamoxifen for another 4 1/2 years.  

Clementine

VickiSam

Clementine_P said:

Tamoxifen

I think it starts working immediately but it does take a few weeks to build up into your system.  I have been taking it for about 5 1/2 years now.  It gives me stiffness in my joints but that subsided greatly after the first few months of using it.  I also have thickening of my uterus.  I had a biopsy last year and was told that everything is fine.  So I am slated to remain on the Tamoxifen for another 4 1/2 years.  

Clementine

Irish eyes

Just checking in so see how you are doing ...let us know when time permits 

 

Vicki Sam 

irisheyes14

VickiSam said:

Irish eyes

Just checking in so see how you are doing ...let us know when time permits 

 

Vicki Sam 

Hi VickiSam.  No problems so

Hi VickiSam.  No problems so far but I suppose it's early days so fingers crossed.