Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects

[LeahM]

Hi all,

I am gearing up for TCH #3 tomorrow. After the first infusion I had my Decadron dose decreased by half as the speeded up, racey heart, twitchy leg feeling kept me awake all night.

After the second infusion I was experiencing horrific sinus problems that lasted for 2 whole weeks. My onc gave me Augmentin but that really didn't help. I am hoping and praying hard tonight that those sinus problems were due to an actual sinus infection and not a TC side effect that came on because of the decreased Decadron.

I suppose by thursday I will know for sure as I continue with the decreased Decadron dose (8mg daily instead of 16 with all of it dumped in IV on chemo day).

My question is if anyone else has had a side effect like that within two days of the infusion....I am hoping not.

Thanks
Leah

[carlatte7]

I had weepy eyes and a runny nose, but blamed that on dry eyes and nose from T or C. Nothing like you are describing...heres hoping for fewer side effects for you tomorrow.

[Jackie07]

Leah,

In the thread 'Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!', running nose has been mentioned.

Below is a link to discussions about running nose on another breast cancer support board:

http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/80/topic/757957

[LeahM]

Thanks Jackie
I was way beyond a runny nose. Sinuses, ears and head clogged. Colorful nasal drainage and an inability to bend over without causing immense head pressure.

[Jackie07]

You might find some useful information in the thread below: http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23696&highlight=real+perceived+Herceptin+side+effect

Sounded like you might also have a sinuse infection (the 'colorful' part).

[LeahM]

Great thanks Jackie. I will read it as I certainly can't sleep!!

[Adriana Mangus]

Hi Leah,

I have experienced running nose, and teary eyes. Hope you can find some relief in the coming weeks.

I suggest you visit the page on "herceptin side effects real or perceived" just like Jackie mentioned it in another post, you will find a lot of information on it.

Best of luck,

Adriana

[LeahM]

Thanks Ladies,

Having successfully finished infusion #3 I can honestly say the symptoms I experienced last time we due to a cold or sinus infection as this time around it did not happen. Thank God!
Leah