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Gina · 01-22-2006, 09:22 PM

after taking herceptin alone, it is quite common...it is usually a very good sign that it is really working...it is also rather normal to get a fever and chills and to feel a sudden urge to sleep--about 6 to 8 hours after taking it.

I think the fever is a very good thing and should be promoted not hampered...therefore, I recommend not taking any pre-meds with the herceptin and not taking any fever reducers or pain killers after... I am also not in favor of using benadryl at all...as it dampens immune response rather than revving it up at a time when you need it most. Of course, not every one agrees and each person has to chart their own course.

Gina
(Dx in 1997, mets since 1999, use Herceptin alone...no chemo or rads since 98)

01-22-2006, 09:22 PM	#3
Gina Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 197	moving pains for 24 to 48 hours after taking herceptin alone, it is quite common...it is usually a very good sign that it is really working...it is also rather normal to get a fever and chills and to feel a sudden urge to sleep--about 6 to 8 hours after taking it. I think the fever is a very good thing and should be promoted not hampered...therefore, I recommend not taking any pre-meds with the herceptin and not taking any fever reducers or pain killers after... I am also not in favor of using benadryl at all...as it dampens immune response rather than revving it up at a time when you need it most. Of course, not every one agrees and each person has to chart their own course. Gina (Dx in 1997, mets since 1999, use Herceptin alone...no chemo or rads since 98)