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hi~
i always feel a little flu'ish after my herceptin & i've been doing this for 3 years. i typically stick to the weekly dose, b/c the q3week dose makes me feel achy, like the flu, a bit of a temp & feel really creaky & stiff.
so, now i know to take a couple tylenol within an hour of my infusion, & keep it close by for the next 24-36 hrs & that does the trick. if the flu'ish symps do manage to get a hold of me, a nap & tylenol are enough to get me back on my feet.
herceptin is an immunotherapy, so it makes sense that the body would respond this way. but i think of it as a sign that it is on board & circulating all thru my system...
hope this is helpful,
take good care,
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