Tamoxifen reactions

Hi
I am new to the group.
I had 2 lots of surgery in the summer to remove my lump and am now waiting for radiotherapy.
A week ago I was put on Tamoxifen. To start I had the most horrendous hot flushes within the first 10 minutes of taking it. That has luckily passed and I just get them through the night but they are not terrible.
Now the last 3 nights I am really itchy. No dry skin just itching. Seems to come one area at a time. Tonight it started with my face, then legs then arms. Feels almost like an allergic reaction. My lower stomach has also become really bloated and really hurts the muscles if I cough or laugh. Has anyone else ever had these symptoms and did they go away?

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Dear Bali,

Welcome to the forum, we are here for you.

I’m not medically trained to answer your question, however It’s does sound like you are having a reaction to your medication, I think a call to your breast cancer team for further advice they will be able to point you in the right direction, the last thing you need at the moment is to be uncomfortable.

Wishing you well, going forward for a good outcome

Hugs Tili :rainbow::pray::rainbow::pray:

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Thank you x