Symtoms?

Little-G
Little-G Member Posts: 647
edited June 2014 in ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)

Hi all,

 This has had me thinking lately,but I'm not sure if I should go to the doc for it.  I have had bone aches, in my legs, my arms, shoulders and my lower back, which is getting to be a little worse.  Also I've had these flue like symptoms, mild fever, chills, sick to my stomach sometimes.  And my hands hurt, like the bones in them.  I honestly hate to go to the doctor again because I don't want the bills and I really just don't want to go.  This is has been a few months now, and I keep thinking it will go away, but it hasn't.  Do you think it warrants a visit for anything to do with cancer?  If not, I'll let it ride until my next onc visit in Dec.  Just thought I'd see if anyone else had something similar. 

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited October 2008

    Are you on Tamoxifen or Arimidex? Those drugs can cause aches. It probably can wait until the onc visit in December. Also, by then, you'll know if the symptoms persist. I know you said it's already been a few months, but another few months of it might make the onc take it more seriously, if it is something that needs to be investigated. I bet it is from the meds, though, if you're taking anything.

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  • Little-G
    Little-G Member Posts: 647
    edited October 2008

    Hi Nash,

     No meds.  I had my ovaries out instead of taking the tamoxifen.  So, maybe it is more bone loss.  I've already had some bone loss since I had them removed, which was almost 2 years ago.  Its the swelling of my fingers and the aches of my bones, feels like I have the flu all the time.  But I think I agree.  I can wait until I see him in Dec.  The doctors are an entirely different subject for me.  I feel like I get pushed from one to the next and never really get an answer. So, I just give up on going.  This has been an issue for me since I started this lovely journey.  I just never know who to see anymore.  It's been 3 years since I seen my ob/gyn.  I know I should go, but I just feel like no one listens anyway.  Again...that's another subject.  Thanks so much for the post!

    g

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited October 2008

    You're welcome, g. As I understand it, Tamoxifen and AI's make one achey b/c of the menopausal symptoms they can cause, so I would assume the logic would follow through to aches following an oophrectomy. Hopefully that's all it is.

    I know what you mean about the docs not listening and not giving answers. I think they all go with the "when you hear hoofbeats, it's probably a horse, not a zebra" philosophy, but the problem is, sometimes it's a zebra. And I think they're all so overworked that it just becomes easier to give pat answers. It is very frustrating, I agree.

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  • bbmom
    bbmom Member Posts: 391
    edited October 2008

    g, I've been told any new symptoms that last more than 2 weeks should be checked. I hate going to the doctor too, but maybe you shouldn't wait 2 more months if these symptoms aren't going away. Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  • gandl
    gandl Member Posts: 88
    edited October 2008

    I think I would have a check-up with my primary care physician if it was me.  Feeling like you have the flu all the time has to be miserable, and even if it's not cancer related, maybe the doctor can give you something to help you feel better.  It may not be something you need to discuss with your onc at all.  I'd get checked sooner rather than later.

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  • Little-G
    Little-G Member Posts: 647
    edited October 2008

    Thanks for all the advise.  Symptoms are about the same and more of a lower back ache.  I will try and muster up the phone call to the GP.  It's such a mental issue with me. I don't want unnecessary tests, mostly because of the $'s and then I just feel like they don't hear me anyway.  I'm sure you all know what that is like.  But..I will attempt to move forward.  Thanks for all the input!!

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  • bbmom
    bbmom Member Posts: 391
    edited October 2008

    G,

    Have you called your doc yet?

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  • Little-G
    Little-G Member Posts: 647
    edited October 2008

    Hi bbmom,

    No.  I haven't done it yet.  I think in my head its probably just bone deterioration, my hips hurt too.  So, what will they do?  Run some tests, run up my already high medical bill, maybe give me some pills and send me on my way.  I am so skeptical I guess, and also, I just don't want anymore bills piling up right now.  That's probably the main reason.  I think I'll hang on until my onc. visit in Dec.  I know that's probably not the smartest thing to do..but I can't get past all the bills that accumulate everytime I go in for a scan or something.  It's ridiculous.  I just eat alot of advil right now.  Thanks for asking!!!  I will update on here when I do go in.  Am I crazy?  :-)

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