After a breast biopsy and a diagnosis of atypical ductal hyperplasia a little over a year ago, I was prescribed Tamoxifen to cut my risk that this condition would develop into cancer. I have not had a period since starting Tamoxifen yet my last FSA test was 28 (I am 54). The hot flashes were terrible, so my doctor prescribed Effexor. Now, after an endometrial biopsy that indicates complex hyperplasia with atypia, I am off the Tamoxifen (may have been the cause), scheduled for a D&C but still on the Effexor. I have gained significant weight since being on this drug. I'm not sure why I still need to be on it but I have heard that the withdrawal is awful. I do not know what to do or who to talk to about this, my family doctor, my breast surgeon ( the prescriber) my endocringologist (oh, did I mention that I had a thyroidectomy 6 years ago!) or my gyn. Whenever I bring up the subject of weight gain, they all tell me that is my age, stress, etc. I do not over eat and get moderate excerise. I am so frustrated and depressed about my weight gain, I probably need an anti depressant!
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After a breast biopsy and a diagnosis of atypical ductal hyperplasia a little over a year ago, I was prescribed Tamoxifen to cut my risk that this condition would develop into cancer. I have not had a period since starting Tamoxifen yet my last FSA test was 28 (I am 54). The hot flashes were terrible, so my doctor prescribed Effexor. Now, after an endometrial biopsy that indicates complex hyperplasia with atypia, I am off the Tamoxifen (may have been the cause), scheduled for a D&C but still on the Effexor. I have gained significant weight since being on this drug. I'm not sure why I still need to be on it but I have heard that the withdrawal is awful. I do not know what to do or who to talk to about this, my family doctor, my breast surgeon ( the prescriber) my endocringologist (oh, did I mention that I had a thyroidectomy 6 years ago!) or my gyn. Whenever I bring up the subject of weight gain, they all tell me that is my age, stress, etc. I do not over eat and get moderate excerise. I am so frustrated and depressed about my weight gain, I probably need an anti depressant!
May 11, 2009 - 8:44pmThis Comment
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