hi ladies,
im on tamoxifen after mx, chemo & rads. Ive noticed over the last couple of months that i’m getting backache, tiredness, aches etc like i used to have when a period was due. i forget until ive fell to sleep a few times and then reaalise its like ‘the time of the month’ and it goes off after about 4 days. no periods since chemo, is anyone else getting these monthly symptoms? im 50, have mirena coil as well.
thanks, angie xx
Hi angiepops
It might help to talk this over with one of our Helpline staff when it re-opens on Tuesday. The normal opening hours are 9-5 on weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays. The number is 0808 800 6000
Very best wishes
Janet
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Hi, yes, I’ve been getting this but worsening after 2+yrs on zoladex/tamoxifen. I’ve been in the ER due to pain recently) but I had this for years as ‘normal’ prt of my cycle. Nothing is stopping the pain and I’m concerned of course and referred for checkups. I have cervical stenosis so if there was any bleeding I don’t see how it could escape. I still think for me this is my cycle: it may be more sinister but I feel it’s my body kick starting and doesn’t mean treatments not working. I’d try not worry and keep a track of symptoms for future records. I’m referred for an ultrasound so will post on what the outcome is if it’s of use to anyone going through similar things. X
Well after 4 months after my last Zoladex jab, the last 2 months, no period like pain and no period. My last tests a month ago suggested levels are all well down. I still feel really crap though that was until I went for the first run in about 6 months, it was instant feeling better! Don’t know why running works but riding doesn’t but there you go. Still hoping period resurfaces soon (can’t believe I actually mean that: it was the best thing about zoladex!)