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tharrel · 06-22-2010, 07:53 AM

Last herceptin treatment will be this Friday (June 25, 2010). I have had dry eyes throughout treatments. I quit wearing my contacts and used moisturizing drops all the time. I went in for my eye doctor and told him about treatments and eye problems. He prescribed me a new contact prescription that kept eyes moist. They really did help. I still make sure to take out as soon as I get home from work.

I also have had the aches and pains. Joints tend to "freeze up" if I sit for more than 10 to 15 minutes at a time. I am 42 years old and feel so much older.

Here lately I have been getting dizzy when standing up. Checked my blood pressure (I do have high blood pressure) but it is fine.

06-22-2010, 07:53 AM	#502
tharrel Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5	Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived! Last herceptin treatment will be this Friday (June 25, 2010). I have had dry eyes throughout treatments. I quit wearing my contacts and used moisturizing drops all the time. I went in for my eye doctor and told him about treatments and eye problems. He prescribed me a new contact prescription that kept eyes moist. They really did help. I still make sure to take out as soon as I get home from work. I also have had the aches and pains. Joints tend to "freeze up" if I sit for more than 10 to 15 minutes at a time. I am 42 years old and feel so much older. Here lately I have been getting dizzy when standing up. Checked my blood pressure (I do have high blood pressure) but it is fine.