Dec 2, 2007 05:16PM Harley44 wrote:

Cynthia, I have been feeling more fatigue, too, but my thyroid is off again.  I'll be seeing my primary care dr. on Thursday, so I will find out if I need a dose adjustment on the Synthroid. 

Thanks for confirming the achiness may be from the Tamoxifen.  It is getting colder here, so maybe I'm just noticing the aches and pains more, due to the cooler weather.

Harley

Dec 2, 2007 05:22PM Cynthia1962 wrote:

Harley - the weather could be a factor.  My onc told me to try to keep my joints warm so I sometimes sleep with gloves, but my fingers are still stiff.  I did experience sore muscles and all around achiness after taking the kids downtown one night to the tree lighting ceremony, and the only thing I can think of was the cold even though I felt warm enough at the time.  I think the colder weather is helping me have less hot flashes, at least.

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling more fatigued, too.  My thyroid results were normal, so I can't blame it on that.  I wish I could stop the Toprol just to see if I feel better.  I'll wait to see what my dr says later this month. 

Cynthia 

Dec 3, 2007 04:59AM my3girls wrote:

I too have some achiness in my legs and arms.  I have had this before Tamox..so not sure if it is a s/e.  I haven't really noticed weight gain, but I have noticed not being able to lose it!  I have cut back my calorie intake, started running again, and really am watching everything I put in my mouth!! Very fustrating!  Not sure if it is a s/e of tamox...or could be my age (47) and the fact that I have been thrown into menapause.

Jackie...I too sometimes I am moving like an 80yr old instead of my age!! In the morning getting up..just walking across the room...my ankles, feet, legs...hurt..until I get moving. I truly hope this getts better!  My sleep has not been very good either.  I have a hard time falling and staying asleep!

Oh...got to love this!! haha

xoxo

Lisa

Dec 3, 2007 08:54AM prayrv wrote:

Good morning ladies,

I started my tamoxifen in early October and so far my only se's seem to be insomnia (waking up one time per night for a week), warm feelings during the day - I wouldn't call them hot flashes yet, and a few episodes of night sweats.  We'll see how it progresses as the years go by. sigh   Hope all are well.

Take Care

Trish

Dec 3, 2007 09:13AM - edited Dec 3, 2007 09:20AM by karol61

Awb,

Glad you've stayed with Tamox, I intend to take it for at least 5 yrs.  I do not want BC to recur nor do I want my bones to thin.

Sorry about the increased belly fat.  I've had it since my hysterectomy in 1983.  I exercise regularly and do yoga  BUT some belly fat is always there. 

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