Hi everyone. am new to this so if I make any silly mistakes you will have to forgive me??!!
Does anyone know if Tamoxifen can affect your mood?? I seem to be very short of patience with my kids and hubby since I have been taking this drug, and seem to feel very down and tearfull,some days,This just isnt like me,as I am very positive person with a very out going personality,would be interested to hear from any other ladies having this drug.
I blame everything (including global warming) on Tamoxifen! No, seriously... I have had problems first with Letrozole and now with Tamoxifen. The one symptom I can absolutely attribute to Tamoxifen is vaginal dryness and an upset in the whole 'eco-system' down below which has resulted in a form of thrush which has been almost impossible to shift. I am currently being treated by a gynecologist to try and sort this out. Yes, I do feel tired and find my 'get-up-and-go' has got up and left! Of course this could be caused by other things - your whole body has been through the wringer and a reaction now to what has happened could be exhaustion caused by all the stress. The upside is that Tamoxifen is an important line of defence in stopping the cancer from returning... so it is a price we have to pay.
There are several threads on the site which have dealt with the subject of Tamoxifen so if you want to read these type the word Tamoxifen into the SEARCH box at the top of the page - it acts like a search on Google.
Hi, Although I'm not on Tamoxifen, I'm on a chemo drug called Temodar, and I've definitely noticed a pattern with my moods. On days 4 - 5 out of 28 day cycle, I feel so low it's untrue. Then by day 6 - 7 it lifts and I'm ok again. I've spoken to Oncologists about it and they just sort of shrug and say they haven't heard of this particularly, but thought I'd let you know you're not alone! Jeanie x
I take Tamoxifen and am pleased to say, I can't think of any noticeable side effects, that couldn't also be attributed to being menopausal (I am 50)
I would speak to your GP or Oncologist about this, they may be able to help you with how you feel or find a drug that doesnt make you feel so rough if thats the reason for it.
I did feel very fed up, hugely tired etc after surgery and Radiotherapy, and assumed it was this and the drugs making me feel so lousy. It turned out however I was Diabetic instead hence the tiredness!
Thx for responding to my blog,its lovely to hear from you,cos i am new to all this,and arent very good on the old pc,in fact my 3 daughters laugh at me,when i panic cos things av gone wrong??!!! its really good to know its not just me being "the bitch from hell" only kiddin hope i am not that bad to my kids and hubby.Funny you mentioned the other side effect,Thrush because I have also just this week been treated for that also,so I do hope its not going to be on of those recurring things? if u dont mind me asking,how old ru and have you also had chemo. best wishes Janelou
Hi Je,nie,nice to hear from you,what are we all like? good to know its not just me.I am a very positive person so am going to have to focus on all the good things I have like my loveely girls,and super hubby,and many thx for your comments.Take care Jeanie
