Bottle o Tamoxifen

Paula66..that is true! lol... except I actually get my honey do list done lol it was so hot today heard thunder in the distance but no rain so far to cool it down here..

worldwatcher so glad things have been going good for you.

Tink as busy as you have been you might need to keep those wings on

I hit the jackpot today.  A girl who used to work down the hallway from me cleaned out her closed and brought me a box of clothes.  I am now her size and since I have had to replace my wardrobe since I lost weight it was nice to have the clothes. She is a young woman and has reallly cute taste in clothes.

I may need you next Thursday when I go see the PS for the first time.  I have so many questions and don't want to forget any of them.  I have them written down so I hope I don't forget my list.  I felt really good after my visit with my BS so now on to the next step.

Sandee: good luck with the results from the GP and good luck with the waiting. I like what you said about perspective. A year and a half ago i got a phone call from someone i hadnt seen since architecture school. She said that she and her husband had just arrived here in Israel to be part of a clinical trial taking place in Jerusalem. He had been dx with ALS, Lou Gherig's disease, and they had heard that this could be their only hope. They knew no one in Israel and we have become very close since then. I think the trial has had limited success; perhaps slowed the deterioration somewhat, but it has still been painful to watch. He arrived almost symptom free and now can hardly move or speak. Yet he has a wonderful spirit! This has been so inspiring to me while going through this past year. Sometimes we joke about doctors, sometimes we talk seriously abouth challenges and faith. Seeing him, and his wife, who is an angel, has really helped me keep 'perspective.'



Sherryc, what kind of work do you do? Sounds fun.



Jo, i wasnt able to have a laproscopic or vaginal hysterectomy as the fibroid was too large. Had a TAH (abdominal.) Even with that the recovery really wasnt that hard. You have to take it easy, no lifting for a while. But the big dif between that and what we have been through w BC is that it is essentially mechanical. Once its done, its done. No meds afterward like tamoxifen. And im not sure how old you are but not having periods is really a pleasure. Best place for real women advice is www.hystersisters.com. Also, you are wise to take the time you need to consider this carefully. I had no time to think before my hysterectomy or my mx. I think thats one of the reasons i chose not to do immediate reconstruction. I knew i would want to be able to carefully consider options (which i am doing now) and that was the only thing that i didnt have to rush. Feel free to ask more questions if youd like.



Good weekend everyone. Going to be a hot one here but cant complain as the weather has been unseasonably cool til now. Plan to weed my vegetable garden...



Love, Shari

Jo. Now there's something I can really help you with; redesigning your kitchen! (i'm an architect, houses mostly...) Much more fun than planning surgery! We can dream and distract you while you're sitting in waiting rooms, mulling over medical options. Then we will switch over to cabinets styles. With pleasure...

Seriously, as long as you wont have to do any lifting you will feel good enough in about two weeks if you have to have the hyst. That leaves enough summer for the fun stuff. Good to focus on things like new kitchens...

All the best, shari

Shari - My kitchen make over is going to be a new paint color, curtains, table runner, new crown moldings, new doors on the pantry & laundry room and new door frames to match the crown molding.  Can't afford new cabinets right now but am thinking about maybe painting them.  That is where I could use some help.  I live in a double wide model home and you know every thing is cheap - not even real wood.

I am determined to get this project done.  I have told myself repeatedly that cancer or this new issue is not going to stand in my way.  Constantly trying to be positive.

Hi All, 

Time for me to join this club.  I'm due to take my first tamoxifen pill today.  I can admit here that I am terrified.  I'm so afraid it will change me.  The thought of taking something that cuts off the effects of estrogen in my body... ugh!  All the areas that impacts.  That and fears of memory loss.  I have a very hectic highly detailed job and the thought of becoming foggy really scares me.  Oh well, figured it would take it and see what happens.  Any insights you can share would be wonderful!  I will also plan to start reading here.  This such a long-standing thread 464 pages.  Thanks for listening to my whine!

Caroline welcome to the thread.  Not everyone has problems maybe you will be lucky to be one of them.  Even if you do have SE's they will generally work themselves out over a few months.  I started out with SE's but now feel great.  I have been on Tammi for 4 1/2 months.

Jo and Tink my PS office just called and they moved me up to Tuesday instead of Thursday.  It is with a different Dr. but then again I did not know the first Dr when I made the appt.  The practice has a excellent reputation and all the PS's in the practice are suppose to be top notch.  Hope so.

worldwatcher

  Just thinking -- I remember my med onc telling me he did not want me splitting my Tamoxifen because it effected the peak release time -- of whatever it is that it does. I know that doesn't sound very professional but I don't exactly remember, it was awhile back for me. I've been on it for 8 months. Might be worth asking about though.

Sherry - Glad to hear your appt got moved up.  Will be thinking about you.

Well TammiBabes - I am scheduled for a hysteroscopy D&C tomorrow morning at 7:30.  I discussed this at length with my gyn and he said he could "clean out the plumbing" without having to some drastic like a hysterectomy.  He said I did not need it and with this procedure, the recovery time is much less - 1 to 2 days and I can resume my normal activities.  I am obviously going for it.  If this takes care of the problem then it will be well worth it.  I may be MIA tomorrow and I am sure everyone will understand.  I won't have pockets but if you gals squeeze together, I have two shoulders you could ride on.  LOL 

Welcome, Caroline! This is a great thread to come to with any questions that come up while you're taking Tamoxifen - hopefully, you won't notice any difference at all. My SE's were very mild at the beginning, and now I don't notice anything. I hope it will be the same for you.

((jo)) - I'm so glad you're able to get that taken care of so soon! I hope you have a fast recovery and then get on to that kitchen! 

I'm so glad to hear that! Have a nice dinner, go home, get up and get it over with. And then tell your body, "I'm through messing with you, so just behave!" I'll be thinking about you tomorrow, and look forward to hearing from you when you feel up to it.

ECT "Just thinking -- I remember my med onc telling me he did not want me splitting my Tamoxifen because it effected the peak release time -- of whatever it is that it does."

I followed my onc's advice. Due to a history of over-reaction to many drugs, I started with 5 mg, then 10 mg, then 15 mg a week apart and finally the 20 mg in two doses.

He had given me prescriptions for either the 10 mg or 20 mg dosages, and has since renewed for a year the prescription for 10 mg dosage.

He has had 35 years of experience with Tamoxifen with very good results, so I am trusting him on this.

As we well know, there are about as many opinions on treatment as there are oncologists.

JO...Glad this will be resolved soon!!!! enjoy your dinner and I havent unpacked the wings yet so all is good lol!!!! hugs!!!!!!!

Caroline- start slowly and split the dose so you take half inthe am and half in the pm. Tamoxifen did not affect my memory or concentration and i always have a lot of balls in the air...not to worry.

Shari- perspective indeed....your friend is fortunate to have you in the wings.

jo- good luck tomorrow and don't push it!

tink/sherry- tests next week? we will be with you...

ECT- do you remember if that was spliting the pill in half or taking it in 10mg pill form?