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[CLKD]

Almost killed me !

[Nas]

Yes, unfortunately some drugs are brutal. But sadly for many women, it’s take the poison or die from cancer. It’s as black and white as that ( and it shouldn’t be).

[CLKD]

I was prescribed it on 'an incase' basis and as I hadn't felt physically ill throughout treatment I didn't continue with it.  Is there a proven link that it actually stops cancer recurring? 

[Nas]

Well I’m living proof that tamoxifen didn’t work. Mine still returned, despite chemo and tamoxifen. It’s just the luck of the draw I think.

[CLKD]

Not enough research then?  Is any1 doing a survey on your medical history, could be a Thesis there 4 some1!

[Nas]

This is the thing CLKD, not enough research IS conducted. Makes me wonder where the medics get their information from?

Me; mastectomy, chemo, tamoxifen. Now another hormone inhibitor and cancer drug. I could well be offered tamoxifen again, if letrozole stopped working! Madness eh? 

Sorry to hijack your thread Crispy xxxx

[CLKD]

Sorry Crispy .......... meandered a bit 

[CLKD]

CrispyChick - how long do U intend to stay in chemical menopause? 

[discogirl]

Hi CrispyChick

I really empathise with you. I have generalised anxiety disorder however I had to come off hrt as I kept bleeding so my anxiety is hellish at the moment and I dont fancy the side effects of anti depressants.

I hope your ok xxx

[Wania]

I am on anti anxiety (paroxetine).
Helped:
- hot flushes
- tension aches in neck (and a feeling of lump in the throat)
- anxiety and panic attacks
- stomach flare ups (sort of like IBS attacks)

[CLKD]

Tnx. Wania - what ever works!

discogirl - can't remember what you have already tried, if anything.  Once I found an AD which helped plus a go-to anti-anxiety tablet, I'm much better.  But it was hard work   

[discogirl]

Hi clkd

gp gave me citalopram but ive been too scared to use them. plus i understand that a common side effect of ssris is disturbed sleep which i want to avoid  x

[CLKD]

Where did U read that discogirl?   The leaflet in the box is best thrown into the bin ;-) because manufacturers seem to list every possibility that might happen!

Not a problem for me.  I sleep like a log and never want to wake up in the morning  apart from very busy dreams.  Using it as an AD though without which I wouldn't B here.

Which dose discogirl? 

[Penguin]

Hi clkd

gp gave me citalopram but ive been too scared to use them. plus i understand that a common side effect of ssris is disturbed sleep which i want to avoid  x

I have tried a few ssri meds, including citalopram which i took for 18 months, always took them in the morning, and never had an issue with sleep. I take my fluoxetine at 630am with a banana and a coffee and I'm pretty much always asleep before 10pm. Fluoxetine is one of the more stimulating ones too. I do take 2mg melatonin at night most nights *since the fluoxetine,  i didn't take it all with citalopram*, but I've been away on hols a few times recently and not taken melatonin (as I've had a drink) and been fine. Side effects don't effects everyone and there are always work arounds. The benefits far outweigh the risks in my experience, and it has also dealt with my hot flashes as well as my extreme anxiety and early waking.

[CrispyChick]

Thanks all

I'm finding this all very interesting. So nice to hear some woman do find support through AD alone. Especially for things like hot flushes and IBS.

I've developed terrible reactive stomach issues to hormonal changes. I'm scared the AD will kick it off too though.

Discogirl I used escit before and if never upset my sleep. In fact I've stayed on 5mg for years. Doesn't seem to help with anything but it certainly doesn't disturb my sleep.

There are unfortunately start up side affects. I'm petrified of them. But needs must. My advice is start low. Do gvgo in with full dose.

Penguin when you moved to fluxetine did you start at full.dose or go up slowly?

P s penguin 6.30am is an early wakening.