Tamoxifen

[quote="lisaphillips"]i had surgery, reconstruction with implant, and have been on tamoxifen for the past two years. After about six months, I noticed that I began to bruise more easily. I have not seen bruising listed as a side effect, and now question whether it is the implant or the drugs that is causing this problem.
Has anyone else taking tamoxifen and or has had reconstruction with implant, noticed increase in bruising?[/quote


i have been on tamoxifin for 2 years and just over the last few months I bruise very easy on my legs,i know that it is from the pills although my doctors say no,there wrong ,i know my body. I also have increased enlarged veins in my legs. I use witch hazel to help the bruises go away quicker also I read that as soon as you get a bruise put ice on it. Good luck .

I was on tamoxifen after chemo, 20 years ago.
I stayed on it for 7 years. Then bleeding for as long as 17 days made me tell the Dr. I wanted to quit it.
I was told earlier, that tamoxifen could cause uterine cancer. Well, I did get it in 2001. A complete hysterectomy resulted. I'm fine now.
Even though I was stage 2, with lymph nodes involved, i've survived a very long time.
Just do what is suggested but also try to make some decisions on your own. With the internet you have so much mor information than I had.
Much good luck to you.......
Flying solo