Hi Limesbabe,

I was called back after my bowel screening this year and was given the all clear after tests. Since then I have had chronic constipation. Prior to this my bowel movements were always normal. My GP prescribed laxatives. I had to double up on these before I got any movement at all.

I have had a lumpectomy and a double mastectomy for breast cancer, but have only had hormone therapy for treatment (Tamoxifen and Letrozole). I stopped taking the Letrozole this year, after taking it for almost 6 years.

I am having a lot of lower back pain and occasional severe tummy pain. This is so severe that I perspire all over and feel as if I am about to pass out. Fortunately, it doesn''t last for too long, but I am naturally concerned about it.

I have had a total nuclear medicine bone scan, but this just showed up my arthritic joints.I am holding fire just now to see how things go, but will be pursuing it further if  things don't settle.

Sorry, I've got no answer to offer you, but I hope that you find one soon. If you do, please share.

Thinking of you,

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi

Thank you for your reply :)

sounds like you’ve been through the mill :(

i am still waiting for my specialist nurse to call me back but I guess it won’t be today now :( she’s probably been busy in theatre 

I’ll let you know how I get on when I hear from her 

L xx

Hi,

I'm still here after 7 years, so I'm not doing too badly. I hope that your specialist nurse gets back to you soon.

I look forward to hearing how you're getting on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine 

specialist nurse phoned by eventually she said the low blood count is because of the cancer treatments I had (3 different ones ) and the reading I have is better than the last one they took. I spoke to about going back work week beginning 9 Oct and she said she couldn’t see a problem just as long as I pace myself :)

L xx