[LAURIE]

I did not have taxotere but Taxol did cause me to have crusty and bloody boogers. (thats what I call them) I was worried it was the herceptin causing them, but it wasn't. I don't have them now. I used to put bacitracin up my nose, but it just made a icky feeling in my nose. I would think keeping your nose hydrated would help. Dr. Oz on oprah seems to really like the nettie pot. I have noticed my allergies are better with my port. I can always feel them flushing it throughout my sinuses. I am convinced it has helped my allergies.

As far as the diarrhea, I was loose during taxol, but no diarrhea. I have always had constipation problems my whole life so for the first time I think I was somewhat regular during taxol. Now I take a stool softener everyday to help me. Strong coffee really gets me going too. So maybe you should stay away from caffeine.