Bottle 'o Tamoxifen

Hadley, I have had hot flashes so bad with rapid heart rate and feeling like I was going to pass out.  It happens about 1-2 times a day, the rest are not so bad.  My MO just said "sometimes hot flashes can be debilitating."  No suggestions, no help.  I hate worrying about one happening when I am in front of a lecture hall full of 75 students! Ugh. Best wishes and lots of empathy!

Dear Hadley,

One of my good friends had really bad flashes on T. Her onco told her she wanted her to take Effexor. My friend said, " I'm not depressed" and her onc's response was "I know, but if I told you to take an aspirin for your hot flashes would you do it?"  She of course said yes, and started taking it. My friend said it made a huge difference for her (from changing clothes throughout the day to bearable). Maybe you could try it and if you don't like it just quit? Hope you're feeling better. That goes for everyone.

I too have had problems with hot flashes, itchiness, insomnia, eye floater and weight GAIN with Tamoxifen.  I had a Uterus Biopsy done last week and it was extremely painful.  My Gyno wants to rule out cancer, possibly send me for a D n'C and I might have to have ovaries, or uterus taken out or both ...all because of this supposedly great drug called Tamoxifen...which is supposed to help keep cancer away  but physically upset the other body parts?!

Jules so glad your daughters report was B9, but glad they are going to keep an eye on her.  And woohoo about your husbands job.  I hope you end up in Austin so we can get together. 

pinkrose.  Sorry you are having problems.  I had a hysterectomy many many years ago but kept my ovaries because I was so young.  Never regretting takin the uterous out and am thankful that my Dr. did not remove my ovaries, so now my body and age naturally. I too have had many SE with Tamox but seem to be leveling out.

Hadly wow what a hot flash you had.  Cannot even imagine that.  Glad you got yourself checked out and maybe the MO can help you figure out why it was so bad.

I am so ready for the weekend.

Alecia hope your energy comes back.

Thanks Ladies!

Sherry I think we'd have way too much fun if I moved to Austin. Hoping to put a visit in with my DH to see what it is like. Have been to all major cities in TX just not Austin.

My hot flashes are awful. They come on when I least expect them.  It's embarrassing. However, I pull out my giant industrial fan without any hesitation these days.  I'm talking with my OBGYN next week to see what she recommends.  I've tried the Vitamin E and that didn't do anything. Any suggestions?

Ok off to do my 3 mile work so I can walk off my margarita head.

Here's to a good weekend for all of us.

Hugs all xxxxx

Jules

Jules thrilled to hear the b9 results for your daughter! awesome... will pm you about mine..

Ladies I have a question... about 2 weeks ago my Primary care doc ran a test called ANS..automatic nervous sysyen test something or other... basically testing my nervous sysyema nd stress level ha! could of told her it would come back abnormal.... well she said it was mildy abnormal most likely due to stress ... again... no surprise .. she sugessted I take something called Alpha Lipoic Acid said it was an antioxidant... had anyone heard of this... I asked her if I could take it woth Tam and her response was not reassuring she said... I think so its not a perscription med... oye!!!!

Hot flashes... mone are basically at night sometimes not too bad sometimes feels like all night.

Alicia... keep feeling better and gve yoursself time to heal! hugs

Hadley hope your feeling better soon too!

Jo... how was your day.... got your pillow ready for tonight and ummm my happy juice ???

Jo..thanks for the website I will check it out.... How about some nice fruity strawberry matgaritas??????? 

Jo..thanks for the website I will check it out.... How about some nice fruity strawberry matgaritas??????? 

Tink - Now don't hurt yourself.  Don't want you to damage those wings.

Thanks Sherry for the info. I actually  called the onc office too and they said it was ok but didnt see ow it was going to help my anxiety.... ugh... thats what I thought too after looking it up. I know the test they took has to do with my nervous system but not sure how that would help. I do have a follow up with my prim care doc Tues and will ask her to explain it better beofre I inrodce anything else to my sysytem...

Jo... I dont know I feel like a lil reckless abandon tonight!! lol

So much information alllll the time....which is a good thing as we can keep informed but a bad thing as it can be overwhelming...

Decided to go and give myself a lift by having my hair trimmed and highlighted...ended up with blonde highlights?!!! Dear god what was I thinking....will get a few opinions befor eI end up back in he chair saying "uh....no thanks!".....but with the curls it is not as noticable...said I did not want to look like someone pulled my hairs out of a highlighter hat....I have a skwed vision of what I look like these days so....I will wait until my pal sees it!

Tink- not reassuring when the dr. doesn't know...have you checked with a naturopath?

Jo- hang in there....this weekend will start a brand new week! Has to be better my dear.

Sandee - I am going to follow in your footsteps and get a new haircut next week.  The gal that cuts my hair lives in my park and does a great job.  She razor cuts it which works great for my hair.  I have silver hair and am just going to leave it alone - no more color for me.  It will be my new beginning.

Since I am trying to get over the emotional blow I received this week, I think a new "do" will do me alot of good.

Sandee...good for you!.

okJO........Pillows are ready!!!!!..................WHACK WHACH WHACK....thought I would start off with a bang!!!!

oh yeah never dulla round here. Had my daughters at the doc tonight... she had scraped her leg when she was rearranging her room amd ended up with cellultis... oye... he said she was very lucky that we came in today and that her groin lymph nodes were not swollen or he would have had to out her in the hospital for iv antibiotics.... unbeliavable... although right now that seems like " hey no prob we got this"....