Bottle 'o Tamoxifen

jo1955

Hey Tink - Sounds like you had a memorable day.

Paula66

So far so good on the Tamioxifen.  The SE have been mild and they do let up.  I did start splitting them in half, so I hope that helps.  The info I got when I picked my Tami up says that it needs to be taken on a full stomach.  Im not a breakfast eater so this is going to be a hurdle for me.  I guess I'll have to work on it.  Do you all take it on a full or empty stomach? 

jo1955

Paula - My bottle says to take it with a snack or small meal if nausea is a problem.  I take the whole dose with a glass of milk in the morning and it works for me - I have been on Tamox for 5 months. 

tinkertude

Jo it was great... check your email

jo1955

Tink - I just finished checking email.  Love the photos.

Sherryc

tink how exciting about your son with graduation.  I had a niece graduate and my mom and Dad could not go because of the walking but they had where you could watch online.  I got them all set up and it was really neat.  I could not believe she was already graduating.  I bet you did cry big o'l crocodile tears. 

Paula glad your SE's have not been bad.  I take mine in the evening and don't take anything with it but I figure it is close enough after dinner that I am fine.

GirlFriday

scarlettohred:  I would start by making a list of everything  you are taking in pill form then go to drugs.com and look up  all side effects.  I'm pretty sure a lot of anit-depressants have a SE of weight gain.  Then take the next 3-7 days and keep track of what you are eating.  It's amazing how just writing down everything you eat will help you control what you ingest. (including what you add to things like sugar in your coffee)  Next make list of all of your exercise over those 3-7 days.

Now put the above lists in perspective, by writing down a list of everything you have been through since your BC diagnosis.  Include all the treatments, and any life events...good and bad.

Then give yourself a break.  Take a couple of deep cleansing breaths. And let the lists sit for a couple of days.  When you next pick up  your lists, figure out what you can cross out of your life, and then write in what you want to add into your life.  I'm positive that if you get perspective and set some little goals your weight will normalize. 

Sherryc

Well gals, three nights of no hot flashes.  Think I do have it bet for sure. woooooooooohoooooo!!!

Paula66

Good for you Sherry!  They came to my house and deceide to hang out.  They are worse now then when I was in chemopause, yuck.  Hubbs likes it cause I sleep in just the panties.  I dont think its fun.

JustmeAlicia

HI girls just popping in to say hi.  Still can't get out of this funk ~ I feel like they are just looking and looking for what is wrong with me.  I feel a bit better on the effexor but still have no appetite and am losing weight.  So off to the Gastroenterlogist on Wednesday this week.  They are thinking ulcer, colon problem, or I guess pancreatic cancer.............  Lord help me.  Thankfully I am not yellow that is a side effect.  Say some prayers girls I'm gonna need them.  They still think the loss of appetite could be from the depression but want to check further to be sure.

Hope everyone is doing well!  Think of you all and send hugs !

jo1955

Sherry - WOOHOO on no hot flashes - that is great news.

Alicia - I am so sorry you are still in a funk.  I hope you get some answers and relief real soon (((HUGS))) 

Sherryc

Alicia will keep you in prayer and hopefully they will figure something out very soon for you.

jo1955

Just got my mammo results back- B9 - BIRADS Score 2. Such a relief.  I am doing the happy dance.  Now I can really relax and get on with my life.

Anonymous

Jo, I knew you would do well without me....

 

Sherryc

Jo-pain free and cancer free woohoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tommorrow I have an appt with the BS to have the serious talk about the MX. 

Nice supprise.  Saturday our youngest son called and he and his family are coming in a little while and spend the night.  They live in west texas and are on there way to Galveston.  Too long of a drive to do it in one day.  Yeah for us, I get to see my granddaughter.

scarlettohred

Thanks for everyone's support! I need a kick in the butt to keep me motivated. It is so easy to give up when you don't see results on the scale. 

jo1955

Sherry - What a wonderful surprise - I bet you are so excited.

Luan - Thanks for having confidence in me. 

Sandeeonherown

Sherry- good luck with the talk re. MX...can't be an easy decision...if only our crystal balls were working with hindsight as a companion!

Alicia- you need a break my dear...give yourself a promised one hour each day where you do not think of anything health related...read a book, watch a stupid show, go for a walk with your ipod full of music from high school...whatever you need to do....but it will give you an hour each day where you can breathe....

scarlotteohred- yep....cutting back on anything not leafy green or real and walking walking walking....you will see the difference for sure

Jo-YAY!!

tinkertude

Alicia..I am so sorry you are having a hard time . I am wrapping my arms around you and giving you the biggest hug ever!!!!.. I will fly over there if you need me too... i got extra wings !!! hugs my friend!!!

JO...I am doing the happy dance with you !!!! wahoooooo! so happy to hear

Sherry..how wonderful that you get to visit with your granddaughter enjoy!!!

hugs to all my Tammy ladies!!1

Paula66

(((Alicia))) 

Jo thats so great to hear.

Sherry enjoy your granddaughter and give her lots of hugs and kisses!

Sherryc

Well hurricane Berk has hit my living room!!! My granddaughter is currently trying to run from her bath and her mom is not happy with her. haha.  She won't get in the bath until I come and watch, so gotta run.  Hope everyone is having a great evening.  Mine has been great and what great timing to not think about my appt tomorrow.

Me and my granddaughter Berkley

heartnsoul76

Aww, she's such a cutie-pie! Sounds like you're having fun tonight!

jo1955

Sherry - What a cutie!  You are some pretty lady.  Sounds like a fun, memorable night.

tinkertude

Sherry!!...what a doll! enjoy your visit!

Good morning Tammyladies

well MIL left so things should be settling down a bit and getting back to normal .DD starts finals this week and then finishes up next Tues..looking forward to summer break... i think lol!!!!!

Anonymous

Sherry, you are sooo lucky !

HUGS TO ALL MY SISTERS !!

jo1955

June seems to be my month for all my appts - 6 in all.  Tomorrow morning I have my annual pap.  I have my seen my gyn since he called me last Aug to tell me I needed to have a biopsy done.  I have been on Tamoxifen for 5 months and have a history of fibroid tumors.  Should I insist on getting a baseline transvaginal US done?  Could use some input here - please!!

GirlFriday

jo1955:  Most definitely YES with the US...I have a fibroid, that we are watching very closely.  I would think you would get an US annually now that you are on Tamoxifen!  Better to know than not know!

Sandeeonherown

Well had the mammogram at 2pm....little tears while she was doing it an dbless her, she did not say a word....until the dreaded words that I heard last year which started all this crap..."hmm, I need to do that side again as I did not get everything"...to which I sai d' oh I do not like the sounds of that ( and she did not make any reassuring sounds at this point)...."That is what I was told last June when all of this started"....not a word from the tech....and when she came out to the waiting room what I got was "Thank you Mrs. Thompson (I have never been a MRS)...you can leave now"....oh....ladies...NOT liking the sounds of this....cried all the way back to work...actually, sat in my car and ried first

GirlFriday

Sandeeonherown: Don't get wound up over the techs ineptitude!  In my experience, and from the experiences of so many on here...it seems that if there's a problem they usually DON"T send you home. 24 hours!  You can do this!

jo1955

Sandee - What a thoughtless tech.  I want to slap her silly.  Try to relax and breathe.  If there really was something, I don't think they would have sent you home right away.  Positive thoughts and prayers going up for you.  Keep us posted.

 GirlFriday - I had fibroids about 15 years ago, very heavy bleeding the whole nine yards.  I was in the Air Force then and the doctors just kept telling me to keep this calendar and that calendar.  They talked about doing a biopsy but dragged their feet on it because I was close to retirement.  I found out about the fibroids after retirement and went to a civilian doctor.  I was put on birth control pills to regulate my periods and stayed on birth control pills until I was 52.  No one questioned why I was on them.  My gyno put me through menapause with drugs and then gave me a script for Prempro which in turn was what gave me BC.

Thnaks for the response.  I will definitely ask about it in the morning.