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hilsandglen
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14 years ago

Herceptin

Hi ladies glad to read all the positive posts over Christmas. I had my 11th herceptin today and had a bad reaction to it and was wondering if there are any others out there have this happen to them. I got very hot and clammy and my pulse went really fast. I then got some chest pain a tightening in my thought and felt like I had been punched in the chest. Nurses and Drs ran from everywhere had a ecg but that didnt show up any abnormalities. They gave me heaps of drugs cant remember their names . Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them ?

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    hilsandglen
    Member
    14 years ago

    Thanks strawberryk it is sort of nice that someone else has had the same thing happening. They gave me heaps of phanergan thats what makes you sleepy ( I am an ex chemo nurse from way back!) I see my onc in a couple of weeks to see what is going to happen re my next treatment fingers crossed all will go well. Good luck with the chemo the taxatere can be a tough time.... just remember you are nearly there girl xxxx Regards Hilary 

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    hilsandglen
    Member
    14 years ago

    You are so right Joy, they will be keeping a really close eye on me. Hope all is well with you. Regards Hilary

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    hilsandglen
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Dale, I have been on the arimidex for about 6 weeks now and have sore knees! didnt get the headaches . Its not too bad so far fingers crossed. I am feeling much better thanks , heart scans and other tests next week. Regards Hilary

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    Joy_K
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Hilary

    I haven't been on Herceptin, but have witnessed what you describe in two friends from the chemo ward. They now have regular heart tests, guess these will also be added to your schedule whilst you are still on Herceptin.

    With love

    Joy K

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    Pennybryn
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Hilary,

    So sorry to hear you had a bad reaction to your Herceptin.  You must have gotten one hell of a fright.  I hope you are well now and have recovered fully.

    How long have you been on your Arimidex and how are you coping with it? I have been on it now for about six weeks and have not suffered any side effects apart from a little bit of nausea and some headaches in the beginning.

    Happy New Year by the way, I hope it is a better year for all of us and that our health continues to improve.

    Dale

    H

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    Pennybryn
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Hilary,

    So sorry to hear you had a bad reaction to your Herceptin.  You must have gotten one hell of a fright.  I hope you are well now and have recovered fully.

    How long have you been on your Arimidex and how are you coping with it? I have been on it now for about six weeks and have not suffered any side effects apart from a little bit of nausea and some headaches in the beginning.

    Happy New Year by the way, I hope it is a better year for all of us and that our health continues to improve.

    Dale

    H