Hello Skye,
I have been on Herceptin for nearly three years and have lots of annoying symptoms but perhaps not the ones you mentioned. More things like runny and crusty nose, splitting nails, some aches and pains. It does not seem like the symptoms have worsened over time; in fact, my nose has improved - still runny but not crusty and no more weird smell. It would be convenient to attribute weight gain to Herceptin but I have started being more careful about my diet and exercise and am actually starting to drop a pound or two. I think my earlier weight gain (eight pounds) on Herceptin and continuous chemo was possibly tied more to my not feeling like exercising and my tendency to indulge in food "treats" when I was feeling stressed out. Others may have a different experience.
Best wishes,
Karen
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