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Arimidex - bone pain/recurrence
I've been on Arimidex for almost two months. Prior to this, I had a "normal" bone density test for my age (37). For those currently on Arimidex - when did bone pain start? Does it ever subside? Am I the the only one who fears recurrence even though my last radiation treatment is tomorrow? Am I being too paranoid about…
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Scared thick uterus lining
Hi everyone! Went in today for a vaginal US which shows very thick uterine lining. No polyps or fibroids. My last two periods have been very heavy and painful and last longer than usual. The Dr said this could be caused by the tamoxifen but that I need a biopsy. I'm obviously scared, and sad. Just hearing the word biopsy,…
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Who Currently Manufactures Brand-Name Arimidex?
I have been taking brand-name Arimidex for a few years. I buy it from the mail-order Eagle Pharmacy through Arimidex Direct, which was originally run by AstraZeneca, the British company that created and originally manufactured the drug. For the last couple of year, the Minnesota drug company ANI has distributed the drug,…
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Tamoxifen Side Effects
How long were you on Tamoxifen before you started to notice any side effects? Also, what was your age when you started Tamoxifen
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Two years off Tamoxifen...possible side effects
Hi ladies, it's been awhile since I've posted on here. But, I have some questions and wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. I was on Tamoxifen from 2009-2019, so I am two years out. Ever since coming off Tamoxifen, my right breast (non-cancer side) get heavy and tender during my menstral cycle. I've reported…
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Anyone ER+ 1-10% weakly positive, PR- , HER2+?
Hello, Anyone is ER+ 1-10% weakly positive, PR-, HER2+ ? Do you take anti-hormone pills for ER+ 1-10% weakly positive ? thank you Applejj
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High cholesterol after Hysterectomy
Anyone else diagnosed with High cholesterol a few yrs after hysterectomy/ oopherectomy? Last 2 yrs 2/3 lipid panels were high. Waiting on results for current one and wondering if I'm going to have to add another damn medication to the list. I cut out nuts, peanut butter, halved drinking from1x a week to bi weekly and…
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Tamoxifen: reduce dosage or quit?
I started T in late June of 2021, so I’m 8 months in. Here’s my laundry list of SEs since then. Vaginal discharge, not bloody, and tolerable. Intermittent pelvic pain and cramping, mild and tolerable. In mid-August, I noticed pain in my left hip joint making it painful to climb stairs and walk uphill. By December this had…
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Tamoxifen and cataracts, eye hole, retina detachment
I have been on tamoxifen for almost 3 years but think I might quit. When I asked my dr he said go ahead and quit. No alternative offered. I am post menopausal, and was so when started the tamoxifen. I am 64 and in good health. I have had cataracts, eye retina detachment, and a hole in my eye. The eye surgeon said it's just…
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Hormonal treatment
Hi! Can you tell me how to determine the menopausal status? What laboratory analises i need to do if i'm not sure if i am at menopause or premenopause? Thank you!
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Do I need tamoxifen if both breasts removed?
I am about to have a bilateral mastectomy and I just cannot understand why I need to take tamoxifen or an aromarase inhibitor. Can someone please explain why I would put myself and my husband through all the nasty side effects if I really don't have to?
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How many times do I have to try and decline hormone therapy.
Hi, My BC started in 2008. I don't want to add a pill that increases my anger., plus I get terrible migraines. I've seen several therapists and have used multiple drugs for depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. The AI's increase my irritability. There must be something other than AI's. Thank you for listening. Take care.
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Upset at my Dr.
Hello tamoxifen sisters. I just got home from my first consult with gyno/onco due to a thickened endometrium which was an incidental finding during CT Scan. Since CT is not the best imaging for the uterus she ordered a vaginal ultrasound. What’s upsetting is she said, it’s a polyp, a fibroid or cancer. If it’s not a polyp…
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Eye strain/pain on anastrozole?
Just started anastrozole and immediately my eyes are hurting. More like eye strain and sensitivity to sunlight even in my house. Also have a headache which seems more normal. Anyone experience this? I do have droopy eyelids but never had a problem after cataract surgery.