Comparing Raloxifene vs Tamoxifen

For Osteoporosis: I was on Evista for 2 years a few years ago and had improvement of my dexiscan. After being off it for several years, I began it again for osteoporosis and have been back on it for 1 1/2 yrs. My side affects have been hot flashes and some muscle cramps mainly at night. I have not had a dexiscan since I started again.

For Breast Cancer: I was diagnosed with a stage 2 Ductal carcinoma. Lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes were removed. I was started on Tamoxifen 30 days before my surgery. Since my cancer was hormone driven. Tamoxifen was required in addition of 25 rounds of radiation. Hot flashes that I can feel coming on worse with stress. Problems with my fingers and pain in my joints. My finger nails crumble and splinter easily. I am always fatigued and have to drink an energy drink just to function. I have had 6 biopsies since my surgery. I have a lot of scar tissue. My skin still burns 4 years after my radiation. I will be glad when I am off this drug. God Bless All Of Whom That Are Going Through It. One lady said to me more birthdays.

For Breast Cancer: I have been on Tamoxifen for about a year now. I have the hot flashes and the sweats, and oh yes the mood swings, but now I'm experiencing severe temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ). I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem on this medication. If so what did you do to make it go away. 2 weeks of this condition is 2 weeks to long. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for any suggestions you may have.