Re: help for sinus pain please!
My doctor doesn't seem to think my sinus pains are herceptin related but I know they are. I have such bad sinus issues after each herceptin treatment, it's awful. I actually feel myself stuffing up during treatment. They have tried putting benadryl in my drip to help but all that does is make me sleepy. It usually lasts for around 3 days after chemo. During those days I take sudafed, use a nebi pot , both of these help slightly. I did find this euclyptus oil stuff at a health food store that helps the most. You rub it under your nose and it is so cooling, it opens your sinus' up immediately. I don't know the name of it because it's written in Chinese. I would suggest going into a place like that and asking what remedies they have for sinus problems...good luck..if I run across something better, I'll let you know. Until then, I'll suffer along with you..sherry
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Sherry
Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44
13+ positive lymph nodes
Stage IV , Her2+, 2 small mets to lungsChemo Started: Jan, 2006
4 months Taxotere, Xeloda, Hercepin
NED since April 2006!!
36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately
8 years NED now
Scans every year
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