Bottle 'o Tamoxifen

JustmeAlicia

wish I was hungry that does look yummy.  I felt so crappy today I called the oncologist to complain of a sore lower back/tailbone, and shoulder.  Oh and the loss of appetite since being back on the tamoxifen.  The nurse said 26 percent of women have a decreased appetite.  And bone/arthritic pain is a top side effect.  She does not think they want to run any tests on me as I've had quite a bit done lately and all keep coming back fine.  She said my chest ct scan showed no bone lesions in my upper body ~ so I guess the shoulder is arthritis.  I need to talk myself out of all this crap and get exercising again.  I feel like I have post traumatic stress disorder.  I called the cancer therapist may consider going on effexor.

jo1955

Alicia - (((HUGS)) to you my friend.  So sorry you are down today.  This is the place to vent.  I know I have arthritic pains.  I am taking glucosamine/chronitin and that seems to help.  It does not take all the pain away but makes it tolerable.  

Chevyboy

Hi Gals!  So I went to my Radiologist for the 6 month check-up!  I won't be going back to the dink of an Oncologist.  She said everything is great, & that I don't NEED those blood-tests I was getting every 3 months.  She will schedule my Mammograms & just see her in 6 months, then maybe it will only be once a year! 

I have had such a hard time with this Asthma & Bronchitis this past week!   But last night I finally got to sleep a little sitting up!  I'm just too old for this crap, dangit!  

Tinkertoes!  I ain't a gonna be around tonight, so don't make any noise, ha!  I mean I'll be around, but tucked into my nice warm cozy soft bed....Just hold it down kids!   xoxoxoxo

jo1955

Chevyboy - So glad your appt when well today and that the radiologist is looking after you.  Good news on getting some sleep.  We all need lots of that.  Speaking of sleep - there is no way we are going to keep the noise down tonight.  It is the end of the week and party time!  I will try and keep an eye on Tink.

dawney

Ladies - I'm back.  After spending 3 of the last five weeks in the hospital for a Bi-Lateral Tram Flap, I have been a little hesitent to post.  My surgery went as planned but three days later I went in to Renal failure and Respiratory distress.  I spent 10 days in ICU and underwent an exploratory surgery on my intestines.  I finally went home a week later.  I spent 2 weeks at home not getting any better..  Went to the doctor last week and was sent straight to the hospital with double pneumonia and severe anemia.  After a blood transfusion and some strong antibiotics I am now finally feeling better!!

I have missed you all!

Now i have to catch up on what I missed...

tinkertude

Chevyboy... I will be as quiet as can be..hehehehehehe but JO knows sometimes I have issues..lol

Alicia hugs!!! I understand about the PTSD.. especialIy after everything that happened with my daughter I actually had my first therapy appt this afternoon... and it went well... he said " if you werent anxious I would be more concerned about you"... It is such a long sucky process we are here for you !!!! hugs all around!!!!

JOOOOOOOOOOOO..WHACK!!!! Just warming up for tonight!!!

Chevyboy

Well Welcome back home Dawney!  So Soooooorrrrry about all of your problems!  Man, I know what it's like just trying to breathe!  I don't know anything about the rest, but at least you are feeling better now!   Just rest, & drink lots of what-ever....

The gals on this thread tend to get a little rowdy, but that's what makes this so much fun!  When I feel so awful, I just check in here, & always find a smiling face or a pillow fight!  Oh Wait Dawney!  We can Whack you now!  Ha, ha!  Don't turn your back on either Jo or Tinkertoes.... Those two are in cahoots together!   Sherry is also trouble! 

Hi Chabba, June & Alicia!  More food please............. xoxooxxoxo

JustmeAlicia

Dawney !!!  Oh my ~ so glad you are on the mend, and sorry for all you went through. 

Tinks ~ I called a therapist today and left a message, she deals with cancer patients.  I hope you are feeling better after talking about all you have been through as well.

Jo ~ keep an eye an Tinks remember we never clipped her wings !

Chevy ~ so nice to have you BACK !

Now how about some of this ~

chabba

Is it party time yet?  Anyone want a snack?

And drinks?  Take your pick.

jan508

I am  having a problem losing weight on tamoxifen, even though I work out with a trainer and go to the gym daily and am on a no carb diet...UGH....

Any suggestions?

Jan

tinkertude

Jan welcome..  sorry Jan.. I dont have any advice to offer... but welcome you!

Chabba looks wonderful ready to get the party started

DAWNY..I am so sorry to hear all you went through.. my goodness. Thank God you are feeling better and I am so glad to see you back on.. continue to heal my friend hugs!!!! no whacks for you tonight... ok ok maybe al little gentle whack with just my wing.......whack.

Alicia... glad you made an appt... I felt good going today and feel like he can help me get on the right track. There is a book he told me to get I cant rememebr ythe name of it but if you would like I can look it up and will pm you the info.. hugs!!!!

Jooooooooooo... a little early whack whack for you!!!! hehehehe

JustmeAlicia

Tink ~ yes keep me posted on the book if you remember !

Jan ~ Welcome ~ no tips for you here.  I am one that is losing weight on tamoxifen.  I hate this freaking little white pill.

Now here is a ::::: WHACK :::::::::  for everyone. 

jo1955

I'm back from my BS appt and it went very well.  We got a lot of things done today.

He did an ultrasound and I have a very small seroma - too small to aspirate - told me to use hot towels and massage and the fluid will reabsorb back into the breast tissue.

The burning/stabbing pains.  He is sending me to a pain doctor - will get the appt on Monday.  BS is recommending a nerve block but wants to see what the pain doctor says.  5 1/2 months of this is long enough.

Told BS I have my mammo 2 weeks from today - Jun 3.  He wants to see me again on Jun 7 and will get my results even though he was not the one who ordered it.  So I only have to wait a few days.  Told him my concern about the pain I have now and the plate will sit right on my lump scar  more pain.  He gave me a script for pain meds to take the morning of my mammo.

I have to say, I was very happy with the appt today and just love my BS.  He really takes care of me.  I feel better knowing that I am not going to have to wait 3 weeks for my mammo results - I see onc 3 weeks after mammo - onc was the one who ordered it.  I feel like I can really relax this weekend knowing there is a plan in place and things are happening.

Dawney - Soooo sorry to hear about all you have been through.  Sounds like you are on the road to recovery - glad you are feeling better and back on here.  We missed you.

Chabba - The food and drinks look great - it definitely is party time - don't look now WHACK WHACK.

As for you Tink - dont think you can get away from me missy - WHACK WHACK - I know your wings have not been clipped but I can be pretty fast. LOL 

chabba

Heads up Jo-----WHACK

WHACK for you too Tink.

jo1955

Chabba - That was sneaky - well, I can be sneaky too - here take that - WHACK WHACK.

Tink - Where are you?  I could use some help here. 

tinkertude

WHACK WHACK WHACK...... I am back.... if you want t clip my wings you gotta catch me first hahahahaha

June2268

Chabba I must say you are really good at serving us up a variety of drinks......you are the best!!

Dawney I wondered what happened to you, my gosh I am so sorry you had to go through all that!!!  I missed you and so happy to have you back.

Alicia so sorry you are in such a funk these days!  Lets get this party started as I feel there are many women here needing to get sloshed and I will do whatever to try and cheer you up...

Tink Tink where are you?  Jo you know how much I love you so here you go WHACK, now stop causing so much trouble and leave some drinks for the rest of us!

Chevyboy you get the biggest WHAAAAACK as you left us for a LONG time and that is not acceptable!!!!!  Kiss kiss!

tinkertude

JUNIEB  YEAH AND   WHAAAAAAAAACK!!!! HEHE

jo1955

Had a good BS appt today - feeling great.  I could use some more happy juice.

June - Now! Now!  I am trying to behave - NOT  WHACK WHACK

Tink - Stop flying around and get down here - WHACK WHACK

Chevyboy - Love the food you served today and to show my appreciation - WHACK WHACK

This is great - I really needed this.  Thanks Gals. 

tinkertude

So glad your appt went well JO... excellent... now for a celebratory   WHACK!!! .. I cant stop flying think i had toooooooo much happy juice... ........catch me if u can................

tinkertude

So glad your appt went well JO... excellent... now for a celebratory   WHACK!!! .. I cant stop flying think i had toooooooo much happy juice... ........catch me if u can................

jo1955

Okay!  Who gave Tink all the happy juice?  You know she can get out of control is she has too much.  Watch out, here she comes - WHACK WHACK - got her.

tinkertude

I happen to have my own stash in case you guys are holding out on me...hehehehe....WHACK WHACK WHACK!!!!....OOHH YOU DID GET ME THAT TIME JO.... but whack back atcha!!!!

June2268

Jo and Tinkha ha snuck up behind you......WHACK!!!!!

June2268

Joso glad your appt went great!!!  Finally a good day!

Tink your posting twice, lay off the juice gal you keep flying me into walls.....

tinkertude

LMAO!!! SO IT SEEMS THAT i AM... Yes I better slow down on the happy juice...sorry...and whack!!!

jo1955

June - So glad to see you here This party is rocking.  WHACK WHACK

HEY Tink - WHACK WHACK

Some one get Tink's stash of happy juice - she is out of control.   

tinkertude

nonononononono not my stash.....lol..ill stop double clicking really!!!! ..but i wont stop..................WHACKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOTTA YA!

jo1955

WHACK WHACK - Back atcha 

Hey!  Where is everyone?  Is it just me and Tink? 

tinkertude

looks like it Jo..sorry that means.................more WHACKS for youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu