Tamoxifen and Zometa

mickeymom said:

dental issues
I'm starting Zometa in April and my oncologist had me get a full dental exam before she would set it up. My dentist knew all about Zometa and explained what can happen. It's pretty scary stuff but he said it is very rare and absolutely wasn't a worry for me. He said there are specific dental issues that might make it more of a risk, like if you need teeth removed. He did say he wanted me to be sure to keep my bi-annual appointments while I"m on Zometa so he can monitor things.

No problems for me
I am on Femara and do have some side effects with that, but not with the Zometa. Like you I have an infusion every 6 months for 3 years and my Insurance company does cover it.

Good luck.

Miss Murphy said:

Hi!
I'm also post menopausal
Hi!

I'm also post menopausal - Dx two years ago and took Femara and then Arimidex for nearly 18 months total. I had severe muscle and joint pain with both drugs. My doctor switched me to Tamoxifen last October. Now I have hot flashes (but they seem to be getting better). In any case, I'd rather flash than have all the pain. Good luck to you with your treatment.

I started Femara 8/09, then
I started Femara 8/09, then developed carpel tunnel syndrom after 3-4 month on Femara, then in another month a very painful trigger thumb. It affected my ability to write or do any thing that required strengh in my right hand. (I'm right handed) I'm a nurse so I have to be able to use my hand or I am out of work. I stopped Femara 2/21/10, with plan to switch to Arimidex, then Aromasin, and Tamoxifen if need be. The carpel tunnel syndrome went away almost completely with the help of wrist braces at night, and the thumb is still pretty sore, about 75% better.

How long did it take for your pain to go away? Did you have carpel tunnel or trigger finger?

I agree 100%, I'd rather have flashes every hour than have pain and disability.

Healing Wishes to you!