Atypical ductal hyperplasia

Ars

hyperplasia. I'm almost 46 Started Tamoxifen in April. In late May I started developing hot flashes and night sweats. Also restless leg symptoms worsened. I'm waking 5 times a night. It's awful.

My doctor had me stop the prescription for 3-4 weeks. I've been off it for four days and I'm already seeing improvements in the hot flashes, at least.

They'll probably start me back on it and add Effexor. Has anyone else experienced this?

I work full time with children and have three kids. There's no way I can continue waking this many times a night.

Lady_EverChanged

Hi Ars,

I was just diagnosed with ADH Jan. 25th, 2019. My doctor referred me to the Breast Center, and the doctor ordered vacuum assisted stereotactic biopsy after my mammogram & MRI resulted in BIRADS 4A-B. A few days after the biopsy results came back, I was referred to suggested a surgical biopsy. It's been a week, and I find out the results tomorrow.

I also work full time and have 3 children. Just curious why Tamoxifine? I'm new at this whole "high risk of BC".

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Ingerp

Tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor stop the production of estrogen in your body. They are an important part of prevention of recurrence for estrogen receptor positive tumors. I don't believe they're prescribed for ALH or ADH. Lady-EverChanged note that this post was from last June.

MelissaDallas

Ingerp, they ARE prescribed for preventative purposes for some high-risk women diagnosed with atypia/neoplasia - ADH, ALH or LCIS.