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Old 08-06-2010, 04:10 PM   #7
Ruth
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Watkinsville, Georgia
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Re: help for sinus pain please!

Hi Jackie ~
I am so sorry that you have these sinus pain problems. I had similar issues (have had sinus surgery) however during Herceptin it was particularly bad. We ended up stopping the benedryl (50mg dose) during the Herceptin infusion and that helped immensely. I also used a Neddy pot with luke warm sea salt water to moisturize my nasal passages. My ENT thought 50mg benedryl was too high for someone with constant sinus infections and drainage problems. You need your sinuses to drain not be too stopped up especially if you have scar tissue, polyps or inflamed areas. So sorry!
Hugs ~ Ruth
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