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Herceptin and Selenium deficiency?
Well I've noticed an interesting trend. I discontinued my regular multi vitamin for 4 weeks because of my recent surgery.
Last week I was whining to my new PCM about how absolutely exhausted I was, the tingling and aching in my legs, sore muscles, etc.
She decided to test my B12 levels and thyroid. I don't have the results yet.
In desperation I took a Selenium tablet and within the hour the fog was lifting from my brain, my energy levels climbed and the tingling in my legs lessened. That was 3 days ago, and if I don't supplement with at least 300 mcg of Selenium every day I feel like crap.
I notice others have similar symptoms that are being associated with side effects of Herceptin.
Comments, Opinions?
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
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