hi - i have been on tamoxifen since december. i have just finished by TDM1/kadcyla treatment 2 weeks ago - so i am just on tamoxifen now in terms of treatment. So far, I haven’t really noticed many side effects but for the last week or so I have been getting what I can describe as ‘pressure headaches’ but not really feeling much pain with them - just a pressure sensation in my forehead mostly, finding it gets worse at night. Has anyone experience similar?
Hi EMC,
A quick post while you wait for other replies.
Firstly sorry to hear you have head pressure - dealing with BC diagnosis and treatment is enough without head pain/pressure on top.
Given it sounds like your head pressure seems to have come on out of the blue and you say you’ve had it for about a week it might be a good idea to see your GP to get their view?
You could also phone your hospital breast care nurse (and mention it to your oncologist next time you see them).
You could also contact the BCN nurse (via the forum or by phone), however given you’ve had the pain for a while I think seeing your GP may be the best route just to check everything else is ok, particularly given your body will be recovering from chemo.
The BCN website also has a section on hormone therapy including Tamoxifen - although I don’t recollect head pressure sensation being mentioned as a potential side effect (I’m not an expert though)!
Our bodies are so complex, let alone managing treatments particularly chemo…
Hoping the head pressure sensation goes very soon.
Seabreeze x