Is generic tamoxifen the same?

After about six months of being pretty stable, my arm is swollen. I have gained weight. I feel quite tired. And today I had to blast the air conditioning in my car even though I knew it was barely hot outside....
That in particular got me thinking: is this generic tamoxifen I am on causing these side effects? I usually taken kessar which apparently is nolvadex. At the moment it isn't available in South Africa so am taking tamoplex. Second month now.....
Anyone else notice any difference with generic tamoxifen? Or am I imagining it?

The five year myth

Happy to report that I saw my oncologist, The tango man, this week and I am fine. This followed a series of tests the week before: mammogram and ultra-sound, blood tests, chest x-ray and abdominal scan. I found all the tests and the visit to the oncologist very nerve- wracking. I adore my oncologist but can relax only after he has told me the results of my blood tests and examined me. Then for hours I feel drained from the experience.
Anyway, it is now five years since I was diagnosed. I thought five years was a landmark. I never asked for a prognosis and still don't want one but everything I have read points to five years being significant.
The Tango man said no. The more years that pass and your cancer doesn't return, the better, but there is no special significance of five years.
I had considered having a party: at home or a restaurant was one dilemma. Another was whether it was selfish to rather go on holiday. Now I am spared all this. Lol!
Have to see The tango man again in 6 months. Then, if all ok - have to have blood tests - I go off tamoxifen and then see him again only in a year.
Other than this. Am fine but my weight is up and seeing the dietician on Monday.

Back on my blog

I went to London and almost forgot about my blog. Was so busy and simply adored all the shows and the shopping and the buzz and just living there for three months. Tomorrow will have been back for one month. My weight is up 2 to 2.5kg and my stomach problems (the small intestine bacterial overgrowth) has been appalling since my return but otherwise am well -I hope. My annual battery of tests coming up next month.