Tamoxifen side effect

I had more of a discharge but not the funny sensation you have. Pantyliners do help. Watch out when you sneeze!! I also has terrible hot flashes and occ nausea. Keep strong!!

RozHopkins said:

Agree totally normal, was

Agree totally normal, was warned in advance of starting it.

yes it is the estrogen like effect down there. tamoxifen acts like estrogen on some pars and not others. I do no feel as fresh for sure, I use wipes sometimes.

peanutcat said:

normal

carkris and RozHopkins,

I'm glad I'm not the only one. It isa royal pain. Iwas told it is the Estrogen though but I wasn't told aheadof time.

 

peanutcat

Hi, I just joined the website today; even though I was diagnosed with cancer in August 2011. I only had stage 1A cancer so after the Lumpectomy. They did an oncotype test from my tumor which came back with a low possibility of reoccurrence and low possibility of spreading, so I chose not to have chemo.  I got 7 ½ weeks of radiation therapy and they put me on Tamoxifen for the first 2 ½ years then my Oncologist will put me in Arimidex for the last 2 ½. I asked my doctor why the change in meds mid way,  he said that he has many options but this is the approach he likes to take, the combination one.

My side effects from Tamoxifen so far are:

1.     Back, hip, knees, ankle and even feet pain

2.     Headaches (not often)

3.     Vaginal discharge (very little)

4.     Eye dryness

I have been in Tamoxifen for over a year now, the symptoms began slowly kicking in after 6 months. I am 56 years old and as you may know by now, it is not the same having cancer when you are young than when you are in your 50’s. In your 50’s you are most likely post-meno. I was lucky that my cancer is hormonal.

Getting cancer really changes your perspective in life. I came to terms with the fact that cancer is a battle that I have to fight and I want to win. When you are at war, it is not an easy road; it takes huge changes that at 56 you don’t want to make because you are settled in your old ways. But this has taught me to be patient, as I accomplish one major change after the other after a year and a half, you begin to see and enjoy the changes that you’ve chosen to make.

1.     I began doing yoga consistently to release stress

2.     I began eating to make my immune system healthy, which means lots of organic vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and very little lean meats (organic chicken and wild fish)

3.     Exercise regularly including 2-3 times a week of weights

4.     Never miss your medication or your regular checkups

5.     The most important of all, I learned to be thankful for the things that I have instead of suffering for the ones I don’t have.

Having a good attitude about it helps a lot. This is something I have to live with for 5 years. My scariest thought right now, is what is going to happen once the 5 years of constant monitoring from doctors is up. So if I have to be on my own, then I want to be very well informed and equipped with all the things I need to live a long healthy life.

lcorder1 said:

Hi, I just joined the website

Hi, I just joined the website today; even though I was diagnosed with cancer in August 2011. I only had stage 1A cancer so after the Lumpectomy. They did an oncotype test from my tumor which came back with a low possibility of reoccurrence and low possibility of spreading, so I chose not to have chemo.  I got 7 ½ weeks of radiation therapy and they put me on Tamoxifen for the first 2 ½ years then my Oncologist will put me in Arimidex for the last 2 ½. I asked my doctor why the change in meds mid way,  he said that he has many options but this is the approach he likes to take, the combination one.

My side effects from Tamoxifen so far are:

1.     Back, hip, knees, ankle and even feet pain

2.     Headaches (not often)

3.     Vaginal discharge (very little)

4.     Eye dryness

I have been in Tamoxifen for over a year now, the symptoms began slowly kicking in after 6 months. I am 56 years old and as you may know by now, it is not the same having cancer when you are young than when you are in your 50’s. In your 50’s you are most likely post-meno. I was lucky that my cancer is hormonal.

Getting cancer really changes your perspective in life. I came to terms with the fact that cancer is a battle that I have to fight and I want to win. When you are at war, it is not an easy road; it takes huge changes that at 56 you don’t want to make because you are settled in your old ways. But this has taught me to be patient, as I accomplish one major change after the other after a year and a half, you begin to see and enjoy the changes that you’ve chosen to make.

1.     I began doing yoga consistently to release stress

2.     I began eating to make my immune system healthy, which means lots of organic vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and very little lean meats (organic chicken and wild fish)

3.     Exercise regularly including 2-3 times a week of weights

4.     Never miss your medication or your regular checkups

5.     The most important of all, I learned to be thankful for the things that I have instead of suffering for the ones I don’t have.

Having a good attitude about it helps a lot. This is something I have to live with for 5 years. My scariest thought right now, is what is going to happen once the 5 years of constant monitoring from doctors is up. So if I have to be on my own, then I want to be very well informed and equipped with all the things I need to live a long healthy life.

 

Looks like you aren't the only one with this side effect.  Good luck!

JJ