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Old 05-07-2006, 09:15 PM   #3
MCS
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I have frequent itches.

Hot flashes that itch. This is not typical menopause. So I'm assuming it's herceptin

If I take complex Vitamin B that has a high amount of niacin, it reacts with the herceptin. Did not have that before herceptin.

I get bug bite type of feelings along my back on the 2nd and third week after treatment. Can't figure out how to take care of this

If I shower with drying soap, I get itchy afterwards.

Here's how I'm dealing with this:

Take benadryl tablet if it's very bad.

I use Johonson's baby cream wash or any baby bath stuff.

Use sesame oil ( neutregena or copycat brand) on body. Or use Lubriderm lotion with Oat extract after shower. Or sue Johnsons baby lotion with baby oil in ti. Yeah, I know why shower then, if putting this gook later.

I am now taking half dosage of the vitamin b complex

Hope this helps. My doctor says same thing. Shrug his shoulders at these side effects.

XOXO

MCS ( maria)
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