Does anyone replace tamoxifen with homeopathic therapy?

dani_katze141914

I wonder if anyone here has replaced tamoxifen with homeopathic therapy.

I've had mastectomy on my left breast last year and my surgeon has suggested tamoxifen for 5 years. I don't know if it is just due tamoxifen or other medicin I am taking (antidepressants), but I realized that my migranes have increased. I also know all the risk involved with tamoxifen, so I am considering to visit a homeopath physician to see if there is another chance with less side-effects, but that equally effective preventing cancer.

Thank you.

peggy_j

You may already know this, but some antidepressents should not be taken with tamox. I found a list doing a google search but you may want to ask your MO or pharmacist. 

I haven't had a migraine headaches but I used to get the occular migraines. I know some docs think that there's a link between our hormonal cycle and migraines. I tried but never found a connection. You've probably tried this exercise yourself, trying to see what triggers the headaches The best I came up with were: 1) seems to happen a day or so after drinking red wine 2) seems to happen a few days after I go through a stressful period. (like my body is relaxing from the stress).  You've probably seen that list of possible triggers, like chocolate, etc. I never felt confident that I could pin it down. On the plus side, I haven't had one in *ages*. (since before my BC Tx. ).  I chose to stop drinking alcohol, so if my trigger was red wine, maybe that would explain it. FWIW, I've been on tamox for over a year and no ocular migraines during that time (of course, every patient is different).  Also, this is not a replacement for tamox, but I've heard many sources say eating cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, etc) can help fight cancer--even my RO recommended eating a serving at least 3x a week. (seems good to do, regardless of meds). Good luck. I know migraines are no fun and it can be frustrating trying to figure it out.

dani_katze141914

Hi peggy,

thank you for writing me and telling me your experience. My phychiatrist gave me an antidepressant that is compatible with tamoxifen. But yesterday I had an appointment with a neurologist who suggested me similar actions you recommended me: I used to have migrane before and after menstruation, so I have to take care of my diet, avoiding alcohol, chocolate, cheese and anything that is too fat. She also told me to have a diary to record the headaches and describe its intensity. I have also noticed that sometimes migranes comes because I am stressed, but I will also take note if drinking wine drives me to migranes too.

I still wonder if tamoxifen can be replaced with homeopathy... or any other alternative medicine?

GrammyB7

I may be too late for this info since its almost a year later but have heard of the supplement " Indol 3 Carbinol" it has the same stuff that is found in cruciferous vegetables, eg. Cauliflower , broccoli , kale, etc. There have been some tests done that say it blocks cells from getting estrogen. Ask your doctor or nutritionist and look for the research. I am not advocating taking something without checking it out first.

GrammyB7

I may be too late for this info since its almost a year later but have heard of the supplement " Indol 3 Carbinol" it has the same stuff that is found in cruciferous vegetables, eg. Cauliflower , broccoli , kale, etc. There have been some tests done that say it blocks cells from getting estrogen. Ask your doctor or nutritionist and look for the research. I am not advocating taking something without checking it out first.

HLB

There are lot of different things people are taking that I have read about on different threads. Indole 3 Carbinol, DIM, grapeseed extract are the main ones I remember. I don't take them myself but hopefully these ladies will come along and explain more. You could do a search for a post titled 'Treating Estrogen responsive cancer naturally'. There's tons of info there.