tamoxifen

I completed radiation treatment last March & was advised to begin Tamoxifen. However, I tried it twice & was having palpitations & pain in & around my eyes so I decided to stop. Anyone have any thoughts on Tamoxifen, good or bad? Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Grey on April 14, 2011 at 11:13am

Hi, Melissa:

I chose not to take it. One huge reason for me was that we have a strong family history of stroke. So I use natural methods to manage my estrogen receptors. I take a supplement called Brevail, as well as a supplement called Protective Breast Formula.

It's a tough and important decision for each of us, and I respect that others may feel fine about Tamoxifen.

Lisa

www.pinkkitchen.info

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Roy on April 30, 2011 at 12:35pm

Thank you for the input Lisa. I will do some research on the Brevail supplement. It's good to know there are other options out there because I've spent alot of time researching Tamoxifen & still am not sure I made the right decision to not take it. Take care all & stay well!

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Permalink Reply by Beverly Rahme on May 18, 2011 at 9:14am

Hello Lisa,

I cannot relate to the Tamoxifin, but I took Arimidex & had the same symptoms, the palpitations & felt like I was losing my thinking pattern. Femara was the next drug for me and it has been almost a year since starting that drug. Have had tremendous results with that. The 2nd tumor has shrunk to almost nothing and all blood results are showing great results. I hope your Dr. finds the right med for you. There are many options today.