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Tamoxifen and hoarseness
Has anyone experienced hoarseness from tamoxifen? My voice has been slightly hoarse since my stage II DIEP surgery at the end of February -- I did mention it to my onc in early March, but she didn't seem concerned. Today, I had my annual physical with PCP and she suggested I get it checked out by an ENT -- thought it might…
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Tamoxifen for gals who have not had chemo
I was following a long thread on Tamoxifene and while it was informative and interesting most people on it had chemo beforehand. They were often not sure whether their side effects were related to Tamoxifen as many of them started happening during chemo. I was hoping to start a similar thread for people who have had…
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dental implants
Does anyone know anything about getting dental implants while taking Arimidex? I'm trying to decide between having a root canal and crown or getting an implant. A call to my MO has been unsuccessful and my dentist doesn't have a clue. My concern is whether I will have sufficient bone grow for the implant to seat properly.…
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Tamoxifen and Irregular Periods
I have been on Tamoxifen for about 4 months now. I know that one of the side effects is irregular periods and mine have been all over the place! Other than that I have not had any other side effects and find the drug easy to tolerate. At what point should I be concerned about the irregularity? I should probably add that I…
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Arimidex 5 years or longer
I would like some input about the aromatase inhibitors and the length of prescription. Yesterday was an awful day. My oncologist told me that I was now five years on Arimidex and the study on Arimidex had only gone on for a five year period of time so there are no more reviews as to whether continue using Arimidex after…
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Mithra Intim Gel For Vaginal Dryness. Your Views?
A very hearty hello to all First of all, I want to make it clear, that I am not a doctor or an expert to recommend anything. Please consult with your specialized doctor regarding any medication. This is just a discussion of us ladies to help each other. Thank you! My gynaecologist had recommended me with a gel - Mithra…
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Tamoxifen and laser hair removal
I have a question about the use of Tamoxifen and facial hair removal. Does tamoxifen increase facial hair growth at all? I have been waiting years to do laser hair removal and was going to start this January until I was dx with DCIS, that was put on hold. However, I really want to proceed with it but I am now unsure what…
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Tamoxifen and a bone density scan
Dear all, I'll be put on Tamoxifen in about 7 weeks and have been asked to get a bone density scan before starting this drug. I just got one a little over a year ago and don't want another one. I don't smoke, no heridity issues in my family for osteoporosis, I'm active, hike regularly, do yoga, lift weights, and am closing…
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Spironolactone with Femara?
OK, let's play doctor. Recently switched from Tamoxifen to Femara (about 2 weeks). So, first thing in the morning I take my Armour Thyroid and my little yellow Femara. A few hours later I take my vitamins and Adderall (helps clear the mental fog from chemopause!) Aside from the various joint pains, moodiness, headaches,…
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Tamoxifen & anemia
I was sent to the emergency room this morning after experiencing numbness on my face, lightheaded and dizzy. CT scan of my head was clear but my hemoglobin was an 11 which is considered low from a blood test. The last time my hemoglobin was low I was diagnosed with my first cancer diagnosis of colon cancer. I read that…
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Does Arimidex prevent mets at all?
I am 46 and have had a bilateral MX, hysterectomy and oopherectomy after I was put on Arimidex. I know it prevents recurrence - by a significant amount. But what about mets? With no breasts, I assume my risk of recurrence is pretty low. I would like to go off it, but not if it reduces chance of mets. My onc had mentioned…
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Arimidex and Acne
For about 4 months now, I've been on Arimidex and taking Lupron shots for my hormonal therapy. During the past months, the only complaint while taking Arimidex was experiencing the joint pains, which I find tolerable. However, recently I've also been experiencing very bad acne and have been getting constant breakouts on my…
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Ovarian cysts with septation - I am officially scared
Had a PET/CT on 12/11 that was NED (yeah) but with a comment of a cyst on ovary. Onc said "No big deal - but I think you should see your gyn for an ultrasound". Had trans vaginal on 12/18 that ended in a uterine biopsy for thickening and a cyst on each ovary with a small septation in one. CA125 drawn and came back normal…
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Ganglion Cysts?
I have been on Tamoxifen for 2 years..w/ the usual side effects.My MD recently caught me not taking as directed..once rather than twice daily.I was cheating b/c of the insomnia and RAGE! it caused me, but I agreed to up the dose about 1 month ago. I am developing ganglion cysts in both hands. 4 majorly painful ones and…
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Accidentally took extra tamoxifen
Ack! I've skipped it before but never done this. I really wasn't thinking. Will it cause any harm?
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Tamoxifen Drug Interactions
I found this information about Tamoxifen and drug interactions- Interactions Checker Tamoxifen Drug Interactions Back tamoxifen is known to interact with the following drugs: Click on a link below to view Drug-Drug Interactions with tamoxifen. Major Interactions amiodarone, anisindione, Anzemet, arsenic trioxide, Avelox,…
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Tamoxifen + new complex ovarian cyst + ca-125 test
I am a little freaked out about my Gyno wanting me to take CA-125 blood test due to new complex ovarian cyst that formed in last 6 months. I already have one that is 2.6 cm that they have been watching with ultrasounds for the past year and that one is unchanged, but now I have a new one that is 2.4 cm in size in 6…