Taking holistic supplements because of tamoxifen

Hi there, I’ve just finished radiotherapy and for the whole 4 weeks the side effects from tamoxifen went through the roof,

I have hot flushes (some days they are one after the other) every day getting worse by around 4pm, night sweats that I can’t sleep as I’m just a puddle. I’m wanting to go back to work but feel such a big sweaty mess. I’m so tired which could be the radiotherapy. My anxiety levels got worse after 2 weeks on tamoxifen, causing chest pains, I struggled to hold my breath in treatment sessions. 

I cant get any kind of straight answer from anyone on using holistic methods, most websites are geared to helping women who can take oestrogen. My cancer nurse said a lot of them are flavones of oestrogen so should be ok? 

Im meeting with the oncologist in a few days to discuss what I can take or changing medication which I’ve been told comes with an injection to counteract the side effects of that drug. 

Its all so confusing ‍♀️

Any advice would help 

  • I am so very sorry.  I don’t feel right suggesting the nutritional company I use as I am a patient not a doctor.  All I know is I got rid of unbearable joint/muscle pain from Anastrozole, I have no headaches, not tons of “sweats”, exhaustion is a deep, warm, constant that I acknowledge comes with pill, I make to do lists and snooze without guilt.  ALWAYS hungry, so monitor intake.

    I am needed by many loved ones and had migraines every month for over 30 years; i have no headaches, I have no joint or muscle pain, if I take nutritional capsules, the rest I’ll deal with.  I grew gorgeous hair to my waist, but bald was very convenient.  I have incredible, wonderful bone density and for that I am grateful.