Hi Linda, I had heavy @#%&@#l discharge, unbelievable pain in my chins, depression (while taking Paxil) eye trouble weight gain.
I also had severe hot flashes which why the Dr gave me the Paxil.
The side effects alone were enough to stop the tamoxifen, I too was concerned about taking the Tamoxifen and being HER2+.
I am post menopause so the Onc wanted me to try the Arimidex I am strongly ER + 90%. The Arimidx is GREAT still have hot flashes and insomnia, but none of the other side effects that I had with the Tamoxifen. Also I quite taking the paxil over a year ago. Are you post menopause if so maybe you could talk to Onc about switching to Arimidex.
My Best To You
Bevie

I have 8 more weeks of Navelbine, then have to wait a month as the protocol for the study requires 30 days since last chemo. So looking at late November if all goes well!

Thank you Linda, I'm blessed to have good news, and am keeping positive thoughts and prayers going your way for you and your mom.

Hi Linda,

I never had neuroalgia (spell?). When I was on Taxol, I had myalgia, which meant flashing pains in muscles & joints. My onc prescribed me 600 mg Ibuprofen per day. So, you're taking 1,200 mg of Ibuprofen per day, right? Interesting how we're given different mg's of Ibuprofen for our --algia cases.

At least, you are doing something... You will know what to do next, if Ibuprofen doesn't help -- get a MRI!

Take good care, Linda.

Please tell your onc to stop at our table. We have special gifts and I would like to thank him for the wonderful support that we get from the Australian survivors.

Warmest Regards
Joe

Dear Joe

'Thanks so much . I will. I wish I could go too. Maybe I will win lotto!

love
linda