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Nov 26, 2007 10:26PM - edited Nov 26, 2007 10:37PM by Harley44
Debbie,
What do you say we start a new thread... starting Tamoxifen in December? Since November is almost over.... Where DID this year go???
Harley
Posted on: Nov 26, 2007 03:02PM - edited Nov 15, 2017 01:59PM by moderators
Posted on: Nov 26, 2007 03:02PM - edited Nov 15, 2017 01:59PM by moderators
ashaby wrote:
Dear All, (and Layne are you there?)
Got my Tamox today and will start in a week. Where are my tamoxi pals? It says weight loss for one of the side effects. Now that's a good thing. Basha
Edited by Mods to add content from the main Breastcancer.org site's section on Tamoxifen in Pill Form (Brand Name: Nolvadex): Benefits, Side Effects and More
Nov 26, 2007 10:26PM - edited Nov 26, 2007 10:37PM by Harley44
Debbie,
What do you say we start a new thread... starting Tamoxifen in December? Since November is almost over.... Where DID this year go???
Harley
Nov 27, 2007 12:38AM Cynthia1962 wrote:
I'm so glad there are quite a few of us who recently started or will be starting Tamoxifen. It'll be helpful to compare notes. I've been on it two weeks and I believe the hot flashes have begun. I had them with the chemo pause, but they were almost completely gone before I started the Tamoxifen and now I'm having a few a day. So far, they aren't bad but I read that they usually peak at 6 weeks.
I'm experiencing restless leg syndrome again, and I don't know if it's from the Tamoxifen or the Toprol I'm on to slow my heart down. I wonder if I'm going to be on Ativan for the rest of my life. 
Cynthia
Nov 27, 2007 01:38AM Cynthia1962 wrote:
Is anyone getting a baseline endometrial biopsy or ultrasound? It was suggested to me, but I'm curious if it's really necessary. In fact, I'm hoping my cycles start back up, so it won't be an issue.
Cynthia
Nov 27, 2007 09:24AM Member_of_the_Club wrote:
I had heavy and prolonged bleeding after my period came back, a few months after starting tamox, so i had an endometrial biopsy and transvaginal ultrasound then. All was well. Thursday I am having another transvaginal ultrasound because it has been two years. I don't know that you need a baseline but if you have any issues at all, you should have the tests and definitely a periodic ultrasound.
Nov 27, 2007 09:31AM my3girls wrote:
Cynthia...I had the hot flashes before tamox...they have increased just a little...I have to say, I think I am getting used to them now. I had my last period back in April, one month after starting my chemo, no signs of it coming back. My oc said I was probably in early menapause..and I may not get them back at all. So I guess we have to get used to the hot flashes! The only good thing about them...in Ohio..it's cold right now..so they keep me warm! haha
xoxo
Lisa
Nov 27, 2007 09:52AM my3girls wrote:
Haha...thanks for sharing the laughter laynel!! I know that is not something I would want to hear either! Thanks for the reminder too...I need to make an apt with the gyno for January!!
Funny how you said..you have a terrible obsession with ovarian cancer..for no reason at all...that has been me with bc..for no reason. And because of that, I had never had a mamm or did self exams..because of my fear...until I HAD to, last Feb!! Funny how our minds work.
Congrats to all that are finishing their tx's..and to all who are completed!! Moving on........such a great thing to say!!
xoxo
Lisa
Nov 27, 2007 10:32AM ashaby wrote:
Hi Everybody, current and future Tamoxibuddies,
It really does say on the flyer that weight loss is a possible side effect. Says not a thing about gain. So cool. I start on Dec 2 because on Dec. 1, I'm having a party to celebrate friends and health. We will be serving chocolate cupcakes with pink icing and raspberry nipples. Join me virtually.
Layne, big kudos for finishing your radiatio, you ferocious warrior.
XXX Basha
Nov 27, 2007 10:51AM my3girls wrote:
Ashaby...what a great idea!! So far no weight loss for me . I have actually lost 3 lbs...but I started running again...and really, really cutting back on my intake!
maybe the weight loss will come later?? Hope so!!
Nov 27, 2007 12:35PM my3girls wrote:
Layne...I am between Akron and Cleveland...city called Wadsworth. Been here my whole life. I have a nephew in Dayton...he and his sister went to UofD.
I understand the whole weight gain, working out problems!! I used to go to a gym and run, etc. I can't afford the gym any longer..and I do miss it! I ran until this cancer hit last winter. I have tried to walk 3 miles at least 3 or 4 times a week through all my tx, except for after my surgery. I am just anxious to get somewhat of my old body back...haha...if that is at all possible??!!
Good luck to you and your new training program! Start on the new you healthy eating now...I had too..cause like you...I was eating too much...because I had cancer...easy to do!
Best of luck to everyone!
xoxo
Lisa
Nov 27, 2007 03:39PM Harley44 wrote:
Cynthia,
I, too, am having additional issues with the RLS problem... Strangely, it is only on days when I also take my new higher dose of Effexor XR... 150 mg... I was taking 75, but since I anticipated having terrible hot flashes and night sweats, I got my dose increased. I just started the new higher dose, but I gotta tell ya, it ain't working too well... On days when I take it, I have terrible insomnia and restless leg syndrome at night and can't sleep at all! Now, I am only taking it every other day, so I can still be on the lower dose until I know for sure if the hot flashes and night sweats are back and if so, if I need the extra help with a higher dose of Effexor.
I am seriously thinking of just staying on the 75 dose, since I had less trouble with it.
Harley
