Hi there, not been on this site for a while. My surgery was 5 years ago, been on tamoxifen since Jan 2009 and not long to go before I finish it. Side effects not too bad but lately the hot flushes are getting worse at night. I have to get up at 6 for work and really have to drag myself out of bed. The latest I stay up would be 10, it was 9 last night and this morning I am exhausted. Been interviewing all morning and it’s such an effort to look interested in what people are saying.
I only drink one cup of tea a day, no coffee, so very limited caffeine intake. I know red wine and chocolate can aggreviate the flushes so avoid them as much as possible and I know that eating early in the evening helps me to sleep better. However, I’m still following all these principles but being constantly woked with hot flushes. Does anyone have any advice? (Anyone a regular traveller on the District Line, I’m the one fast asleep with a book on my knee)
Thanks for reading.
Hi,
Im sorry your suffering and afraid I can’t offer advice (but hope someone comes along soon) - I’ve only been on tamox for 6 weeks and so far havent noticed any side effects (I am always tired and moody so no change there!). Do you mind me asking how long you were on tam before the SE’s started?
I do have really red swollen eyes (look like i’ve been crying for weeks on end) - I think this must be the tam but cant find anyone else that has experienced this.
Do hope you get some helpful advice soon.
Victoria x x