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lucky4x · 10-03-2006, 01:08 PM

Geraldine.

I was so happy to hear that you continue on Herceptin for 3 years. ( I know that sounds weird, but it gave me hope).

Leg cramps... I was told to increase my magnesium by taking mag/calcium vitamin and a multi vitamin with magnesium also. It has helped the cramps. I still get little ones in the mornings, but not the ones where you spring out of bed and try to shake or walk them off! Someone else told me she put a bar of natural soap in her bed by her feet... and it took care of the cramps for some strange reason! Worth a try.

The itching under arm on one of my scars is enough to send me through the roof! Funny... I never thought it might be Hercpetin...but ya, maybe it is!

I am also on one hour IV every 3 weeks. ( Going this Friday for onc checkup and chest xray and syma results and treatment).

Lucky

10-03-2006, 01:08 PM	#105
lucky4x Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 40	Geraldine... Geraldine. I was so happy to hear that you continue on Herceptin for 3 years. ( I know that sounds weird, but it gave me hope). Leg cramps... I was told to increase my magnesium by taking mag/calcium vitamin and a multi vitamin with magnesium also. It has helped the cramps. I still get little ones in the mornings, but not the ones where you spring out of bed and try to shake or walk them off! Someone else told me she put a bar of natural soap in her bed by her feet... and it took care of the cramps for some strange reason! Worth a try. The itching under arm on one of my scars is enough to send me through the roof! Funny... I never thought it might be Hercpetin...but ya, maybe it is! I am also on one hour IV every 3 weeks. ( Going this Friday for onc checkup and chest xray and syma results and treatment). Lucky __________________ *Lucky4x*