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Laurel · 08-16-2011, 08:31 PM

After chemo I began Tamoxifen and then switched to Femara. I noticed my BP rising all during chemo and it continued to remain elevated. My onc wanted me to start on BP meds, but instead I researched high BP on the net and found that iodine insufficiency can cause it to be elevated. I began taking a kelp supplement once daily. In amazement I watched my BP slip back down to its normal range. I continue to take the supplement. I only costs about $3 or less for a 2 month supply. Can't beat that with a stick!

Good luck!

08-16-2011, 08:31 PM	#4
Laurel Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hershey, PA. Live The Sweet Life! Posts: 2,005	Re: Does tamoxifen cause high blood pressure? After chemo I began Tamoxifen and then switched to Femara. I noticed my BP rising all during chemo and it continued to remain elevated. My onc wanted me to start on BP meds, but instead I researched high BP on the net and found that iodine insufficiency can cause it to be elevated. I began taking a kelp supplement once daily. In amazement I watched my BP slip back down to its normal range. I continue to take the supplement. I only costs about $3 or less for a 2 month supply. Can't beat that with a stick! Good luck! __________________ Smile On! Laurel Dx'd w/multifocal DCIS/IDS 3/08 7mm invasive component Partial mast. 5/08 Stage 1b, ER 80%, PR 90%, HER-2 6.9 on FISH 0/5 nodes 4 AC, 4 TH finished 9/08 Herceptin every 3 weeks. Finished 7/09 Tamoxifen 10/08. Switched to Femara 8/09 Bilat SPM w/reconstruction 10/08 Clinical Trial w/Clondronate 12/08 Stopped Clondronate--too hard on my gizzard! Switched back to Tamoxifen due to tendon pain from Femara 15 Years NED I think I just might hang around awhile....