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Dizziness after surgery

LKB70
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I had a left mastectomy 8 weeks ago and i was extremely light headed and dizzy when i came around from the operation.

I had a terrible migraine that lasted for a week and then it went, however the light head and dizziness is still there and it is getting me down and driving me mad, to the point where i feel debilitated.

I am now on my 4th week of Tamoxifen and have started to feel very sick and i am so tired...i am also experiencing mild period pain even though i have'nt had a period for a while due to the menopause.

Has anybody else had this dizziness after surgery?? 

I am at my wits end...i feel like i am not the person i once was...i have spoken to my GP who has given me dihydrochloride but they dont work...i am waiting for a referral for the Ear, Nose and Throat department in case it could be a problem with my ears...I am worried that the dizziness will never go away. I went into surgery perfectly healthy and this has happened since surgery.

I would appreciate any feedback

I am new to this forum

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    Hello LKB70, 

    Welcome to our forum! I am sorry to hear about this dizziness you have been experiencing after surgery. You did well to talk to the GP about it - I am wondering perhaps whether it might be a good idea to try and speak to your specialist who performed the operation and mentioning that this started happening right after the surgery. Your specialist will also be the best person to talk to about the issues you have been experiencing with Tamoxifen, the sickness, tiredness and period types of pains. 

    I hope you manage to find out more soon about this and that you will also hear from others on this forum who have experienced this dizziness after surgery. Don't hesitate also to give our nurses a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 if you want to talk things through with them. Their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello LKB70, 

    Welcome to our forum! I am sorry to hear about this dizziness you have been experiencing after surgery. You did well to talk to the GP about it - I am wondering perhaps whether it might be a good idea to try and speak to your specialist who performed the operation and mentioning that this started happening right after the surgery. Your specialist will also be the best person to talk to about the issues you have been experiencing with Tamoxifen, the sickness, tiredness and period types of pains. 

    I hope you manage to find out more soon about this and that you will also hear from others on this forum who have experienced this dizziness after surgery. Don't hesitate also to give our nurses a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 if you want to talk things through with them. Their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Thank You for your reply Lucie

    I have spoken to my oncologist who gave me tablets for vertigo...they did not work.

    I have been to a&e twice and to a walk in centre but so far , no help.

    I have spoken to my GP several times and i am now waiting for a referral to ENT.

    I really am depressed with it...i cannot function as i am constantly dizzy and feel sick, so i spend a lot of time lying down which makes me feel guilty because it is not me.

    I wonder if Tamoxifen are making my symptoms work so i am going to change the time i take them from evening to afternoon.

     

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