Just wondering if anyone has noticed changes to their existing varicose veins or more appearing since taking Tamoxifen? I’m unsure if this is related to the medication, or the fact I’ve been exercising a lot (to talk the mental health side of BC), or some other reason. I’m also getting quite a bit more calf muscle twitching and cramp, although I did have some pre-hormone therapy too. Anyway I thought I’d ask. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Sorry you haven’t had a reply to your post yet @rainbowcat . Just responding so hopefully someone with experience of this will spot your post .You could also maybe post in the Ask our Nurses your questions section of the forum ?
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Hi rainbowcat
I’m on letrozole but I find I’m suffering the same as you re the veins and the cramping and feeling as though your legs are plugged into the mains at times - or restless legs as it’s known
I use magnesium spray on my legs at night and also some magnesium butter which I sourced online to help with the sleep etc although I’m still extremely restless and find sleep is still quite elusive most of the time.
I’m walking more so I’m the same as you but it helps re the weight baring as I have osteoporosis and on alendronic acid tabs as well as calcium and vit d tabs.
So many side effects with these AIs and I’m just hoping they all calm down. I have 3 yr and 8 months to go (not that I’m counting)
Haha
Hope you get some answers - maybe speak to the bc nurse or the oncologist
Take care
Lynn
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