Can Tamoxifen causing my severe leg swelling ?
I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 2 1/2 yrs. The only side effect I've had is occasional night sweats unitl about 1 yr ago. My legs (both) have started swelling. I get up in the morning fine but by the end of the day, my legs are 1 1/2" to 2" bigger around than they were in the morning. And, they ache. My Dr. doesn't think it's the Tamoxifen but that's the only thing I take or is different from before Breast Cancer. Is anyone else having this problem?
Thanks,
Reenpea
Reenpea, leg and ankle swelling is inideed a possible side effect of tamoxifen. Perhaps, since it didn't start for over 2 years, your doctor thinks it's not related. However, you might want to get a second opinion on this, since it's definitely a known side effect. Good luck- PJH
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I have been on Tamoxifen for exactly two years now. I have been experiencing pain and swelling for the past few months in both my legs, although one is worse than the other. By the end of the day I cannot even take a single step without pain, and my feet won't even fit into my shoes! My internist had me fitted for surgical stockings a few weeks ago, which does seem to help for the most part. I hadn't even considered that this could be caused from the Tamoxifen until I read this. I plan to go back to my oncolygist with this information. Thanks.
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