Effects of coming off tamoxifen after 10 years

Hi, I came off tamoxlfen in July after 11 years, I’ve not had any of the many other side effects mentioned. I am 58 and tamoxifen through me into menopause at 46. Since coming off tamoxifen I feel permanently exhausted and have what I can only describe as brain fog, I can also burst into tears in a second at ridiculous things. I was wondering if anyone else has felt like this.

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  • The first chemo is hideous - the body is in shock! They get a bit easier after the first one. Eat little and often, keep taking your anti sickness meds - metaclopramide is rubbish so ask your team for something better if you're still feeling rotten. It will pass, I promise x
     

    Plan something nice to do for the end of next week - always good to have something to look forward to, when you come out the other end of the cycle. We always had a nice meal out when I was feeling at my best, at the end of each cycle. Gives you something to head for...
     

    hang on in there, OK? It is most definitely worth it, even if it doesn't feel like it right now. One day done is one day closer to the end of treatment. 

  • It is hideous. 
     So you had grade three and positive nodes? I just feel so scared I'm going through this and it'll just come back anyway.

     

    thank you for your message. It's really kind xx