My body doesnt like me

jo jo said:

Thank you ladies!
Cynthia wow your a wealth of information! Thank you!
Now im a little worried cuz i have all of these symptoms but 2 of them.
Of course i have the swelling, gradual onset of pain, it does hurt worse when i bend my foot/ankle and i have horrible cramping at night in my calves and feet and at the site its got a bluish tint to it but it doesnt look like a bruise.
So its really not red and i dont think its warm to the touch.
I do want to thank you ladies that told me not to rub it cuz i had no idea thats a big no, no!

Cynthia i had no idea that tamoxifen had so many of these side effects!
Again thank you ladies

Kind in mind that they list
Kind in mind that they list almost all of the possible side effects. Almost every drug has its own lengthy list. This does not mean that you personally will have any side effects, but you should be aware. Each of us has a completely unique body made up of thousands of different chemical reactions. How I react to a drug may not be how you react at all.

As I said before, compared to cancer, my side effects with tamoxifen were easy to live with.

But, as others have said, 1 of the bigger, badder possible problems with tamoxifen is blood clots. They are not common, but, you might want to get that foot checked--especially if you have the clot symptoms I listed.

I was on tamoxifen 7 years and never had any of the serious problems. But I do believe it is important, especially when you have an unexplained symptom, to go back and review the drugs that you are on and their side effects. And talk with you healthcare provider about your concerns.

CypressCynthia said:

Symptoms
Here are the symptoms of blood clots (in legs):


"Symptoms occur in the affected leg when a clot obstructs blood flow and causes inflammation. Symptoms may include the following:

•Swelling


•Gradual onset of pain


•Redness


•Warmth to the touch


•Worsening leg pain when bending the foot


•Leg cramps, especially at night


•Bluish or whitish discoloration of skin
However, almost 30%-50% of individuals with deep vein thrombosis do not experience symptoms from the condition."
Blood Clots in Legs

Please see a doctor...
... as soon as possible! With or without insurance.

If you have a blood clot(s) - it can be very dangerous.

Please pay attention to the last notation in CypressCynthia's post!

I know from personal experience. Had 2 leg blood clots a little over a year ago. Because my own symptoms were not "usual" - at the first doctor appointment, diagnosed as a simple ankle sprain. A week later, leg ultrasound determined 2 clots. Blood clots need to be treated!

Again, please see a doctor, quickly. And, I truly hope you do not have clots. But, you really need to be certain.

Kind regards, Susan

jo jo said:

Monday i will call the doc
Monday i will call the doc and try to get an appointment since it could be something serious, though hopefully i will be walking out of that office feeling stupid cuz it was nothing to be worried about! Here's to hoping for feeling stupid...hehe!

Seriously, which doc do i set the appointment with...my onc or my family doc?

Hi JoJo, You didn't scare
Hi JoJo, You didn't scare me! Please don't think you did! I have scared myself reading about side effects.
I love reading these posts and always make up my own mind anyway.
Just wanted to clear that up.
Merry Christmas and I'm searching for the Tin Man's phone number as we speak!
Hugs,
Wanda