Tamoxifen/ benefits

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Hi, I started on Tamoxifen August 2019 and suffer from the most debilitating fatigue which is affecting my ability to work full time,

Does anyone know if there are any benefits I can claim as I really need to think about reducing my hours

Many Thanks

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    No up to date info re benefits. An appt with local citizens advice may help if you don't  have a Maggies or Macmillan Centre close. Re tamoxifen - have you been on the same brand all the time? Some people find a change of brand affects their side effects, not because the tamoxifen is different but because diff manufacturers use diff fillers which cause probs for some. Hope you get it sorted.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi 

    You could use the free phone support line and ask to speak to one of the Financial Advisors.

    The number is 0808 808 0000 and is open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm

    May be better doing this tomorrow as I'm unsure if the financial guys man the phones over the weekend ?

    Also agree with Wendy (Bagrat) - Assuming you are taking a generic brand, could be changing 'brand' of your Tamoxifen may suit you better. The drug is the same but the 'fillers' and coating used to bulk up the tablet can vary.

    Hope this is of some help, G n' J

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thanks, I've currently had 3 different brands and all of them have given me really bad fatigue, I really struggle as I've always been so active, I worked 7 days a week and worked with horses and now if I have a full on day I'm exhausted for a couple of days and think I just need to take a step back and see if I can build myself up

    J