Breast Cancer Support Group

I do not know about the side effects of the drug Tamoxifen. I would go on the computer and google it. I am sure there will be more info there for you to research. I am rooting for you and will be praying for you also......XXXXOOOO

I've been on Tamoxifen for over a year...I haven't experienced pain from that...but everyone reacts to it differently. I tried Arimidex instead, but REALLY hurt on that. Make sure you tell your doctor about it...just because it doesn't state it in the literature, doesn't mean it isn't causing it in you. take care

I had Tamoxifen when I "HAD" breast cancer and I also experienced a lot of joint and muscle stiffness. There were times I couldn't even get out of bed. However, I moved as much as I could and it seemed to not be as bad. I was also told by the nurses that claratin. Just the regular one not the "D". I'm not sure if it worked or not but I took it anyway. It goes away shortly after stopping the tamoxifen. I do have some side affects sometimes. Not that often. Good luck to you and hang in there. This too will pass. HUGS, HUGS, HUGS...

I have been on Tamoxifen for 11 days and my headache started immediately and hasn't left, and I feel sluggish and lots of weird pressure in my chest..I know its the Tamoxifen because that is the only new drug I have started...I just feel weird and UGH....I go from being totally cold (I take coumadin) to totally hot where I have to rip my clothes off..so far no periods, I am not regular anyways and haven't had sex in months so I know that I am not pregnant..I am very MOODY I even dislike myself a lot lately..I am on different medications that I thought for sure would be a reaction, but my pharms and doctors tell me no..I am also experiencing swollen hands and feet..I am just hoping that it gets better soon...