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Becky · 09-21-2006, 06:15 PM

I have soft fingernails and the skin on the bottom of my feet peel quite a bit. So much so that I get pedicures every 6 weeks (and I never got pedicures before).

My nose is runny and my vision is off. I also have the "can't find the right word" syndrome (which can be from Arimidex). I am tired, especially the week I get the Herceptin. I have been on Herceptin since mid June, 2005 but will end soon (Sept 29). I also feel that my allergies have gotten worse (but this may be coincedence).

I also feel my hair doesn't grow as fast as it used to (this may be due to Arimidex as well as it is a menopausal symptom). I also get chocolate cravings for about 24 hrs but no weight gain.

Kind regards

Becky

09-21-2006, 06:15 PM	#77
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	I have soft fingernails and the skin on the bottom of my feet peel quite a bit. So much so that I get pedicures every 6 weeks (and I never got pedicures before). My nose is runny and my vision is off. I also have the "can't find the right word" syndrome (which can be from Arimidex). I am tired, especially the week I get the Herceptin. I have been on Herceptin since mid June, 2005 but will end soon (Sept 29). I also feel that my allergies have gotten worse (but this may be coincedence). I also feel my hair doesn't grow as fast as it used to (this may be due to Arimidex as well as it is a menopausal symptom). I also get chocolate cravings for about 24 hrs but no weight gain. Kind regards Becky