Herceptin/ Sinus Problems

[geraldine]

Does anyone else have problems with their sinus ??

I have difficulty in breathing through my nose and everyone thinks I have a constant cold. My onc has given me antibiotics, thinking I may have an infection but My symptoms never change. I cant smell anything or taste anything , which is a real pain.
4 years ago, while on Taxotere, my thyroid shut down and I have been on Thyroxine ever since. Symptoms at that time affected all my senses, especially my sinus.
I had learned to live with it but this last while it seems to be getting worse. I have been on Herceptin only, for 2 years now and am now wondering if there is a connection !!

Blocked and miserable
Geraldine

[aquinis2000]

My nose constantly runs with the herceptin. i have seen this posted on here by a lot of others too. I get alot of post nasal drip too, but diminishes after a few days of treatment. there is a connection to herceptin in this reguard. type in runny nose under the search tab and i'm sure you will get lots of hits. good luck

[Barbara]

I have both the runny nose and mucus plugs in my sinuses and my lungs ever since I started Herceptin. My symptoms haven't gotten worse over the 20 months. Are you sure your problem with smell didn't start with Taxol? I think it is more likely to affect taste and smell and it did in me. I could not stand many foods, sweets or chocolate but a couple of weeks after finishing Taxol I was back to my old self.

Barbara

Hi,

Genetech states that 13% of Herceptin patients have rhinitus from the medication.

Hope that helps.

I found that out after I looked up nasal mets!! :^)

Olivia

[Lisa]

Yep, everybody thinks I have a cold, too. And I'm crying since my eyes water frequently, too. It's been like this for 2+years, since I started Herceptin.

Should we all buy stock in Kleenex?

Love and light,

Lisa

[Lolly]

Same here, It's a double edged sword, either my sinuses are stuffed or drip like a faucet. I often take a half a benedryl a night so I can breath, and not wake up with sinuses totally blocked.

<3 Lolly

[Maggie]

I had my 4th Herceptin, February 1st. No runny nose this time! Dare I hope! I still get small little red pimple like marks around my mouth, but I don't know that others can notice them. I'm handling it very well!

Maggie

I just started herceptin last week. My oncologist told me to expect nasal drip and frequent tearing from the eyes. I am a crier so most people won't know the difference Hang in there!

[nancymarie]

Add me to the list of those who have constant sinus problems. The inside of my nose even looks bloody from the constant blowing, etc. When I wake up in the morning my nostrils are even crusty - yuk!

-Nancy

[Sherryg683]

My eyes have been running like crazy, same with my nose. Although at the moment, it's stopped up, building up for a good run later, I'm sure. I will be on Herceptin indefintely, so I guess I better get use to it...sherryg683

[geraldine]

Hey all, thanx for replying.

It helps to know that i'm not alone with the sinus problem, somehow makes it more of a nuisence now than anything.

God Bless & Hugs to you all

Geraldine x