My story
I had negative results from biopsy pathology in 2009 and positive results in 2010 (high grade) - the lesson is never take life or results at face value!
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Tamoxifen & migraine
Has anyone ever had migraines with Tamoxifen? - I have had trouble with migraines and hormone treatments throughout my life. I have been suffering from heat exhaustion and migraine the last few days. I live close to where the bush fires were and after the 41.9 C heat on Friday and the constant worry of bush fires as I live in the bush I seem to be suffering the normal swelling, cramps and now migraines. I have had a couple of mighraine auras last year as well but hopefully when the fire danger is over the stress will lessen for me.
New Year Greetings to all
2013 here I come - positive thoughts and expecting good things for the future. After 2.5 years I am struggling most of the time but facing the problems and being creative with my life. Sure I am physically no longer as I was however my spirit is not broken just shaken at times. I constantly look for laughter and joy in my life - even smiling makes me feel better when tears dampen my eyes. I want to thrive not just survive!
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Dear Tamoxifen,
you may be saving my life but you are also taking my quality of life away. Your side effects are causing me such distress, RLS, leg cramps, pain and insomnia - when will it stop. Tears every night, not knowing what I can do to stop this onslaught on my body. Over 3 years to go - can I survive you or will you drive me insane? Please tell me is this worth the struggle!
Depression and anxiety
I have finally come to the realisation that my subconscious is an uncontrollable beast that has been torturing me for the last 6 months. No amount of logic, reasoning or counselling seems to be able to control the nightmares that wake me regularly.
Breast lymphoedema
The big L has stuck with a vengeance, has anyone have good tips for keeping breast and trunk area cool.
I am using small saline flat packs and freezing them, placing them in a small cotton pack and placing under my crop top.
They are working well but the edges are sharp. Is there a spacial cool pack I could buy that would be better. The only ones I can find are too large and thick.
I'm sure some beautiful bc member has experience with this and can give me some good advice.
Suzf
