Arthralgia

A side effect of Tamoxifen may include neuromuscular & skeletal pain and that includes bone pain also called arthralgia.
This adverse effect has been reported in approximately 6% of patients according to Lexicomp's Drug Information Handbook for Oncology.

Two websites that may interest you regarding side effects of Tamoxifen are:
- http://www.rxlist.com/nolvadex-drug.htm
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601293/DSECTION=side-effects
A side effect of Tamoxifen may include neuromuscular & skeletal pain and that includes bone pain also called arthralgia.
This adverse effect has been reported in approximately 6% of patients according to Lexicomp's Drug Information Handbook for Oncology.

Two websites that may interest you regarding side effects of Tamoxifen are:
- http://www.rxlist.com/nolvadex-drug.htm
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601293/DSECTION=side-effects

There is a 1-10% chance of experiencing neuromuscular and skeletal arthralgia from Methotrexate. Treatment of joint pain focuses on alleviating the discomfort.

Here are some things to try to help alleviate this side effect:
-bed rest
-gentle massage therapy
-stretching exercises
- warm baths
-over the counter pain medications such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (ibuprofen, naproxen,or acetaminophen)
-if the pain is severe you may consult your physician for short-term stronger prescription pain medications. There is a 1-10% chance of experiencing neuromuscular and skeletal arthralgia from Methotrexate. Treatment of joint pain focuses on alleviating the discomfort.

Here are some things to try to help alleviate this side effect:
-bed rest
-gentle massage therapy
-stretching exercises
- warm baths
-over the counter pain medications such as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (ibuprofen, naproxen,or acetaminophen)
-if the pain is severe you may consult your physician for short-term stronger prescription pain medications.