herceptin question
 

is there anything that helps with the horrible body aches and restlessness that comes from the herceptin? I'm finding it so hard to sleep or even get comfortable enough to sit through a half hour tv show. it seems to get worse after every treatment

Re: herceptin question
 

Does your treatment facility offer acupuncture? I received ear acupuncture on a weekly basis and it got rid of the aches.

Can you get anyone to give you a nice massage? Or find a professional massage therapist. Swedish massage would feel lovely, help alleviate the aches and restlessness.

Have you tried meditation - maybe one with just a focus on your breathing and a simple phrase like "I feel peaceful" or "I feel calm" or pick something that appeals to you. Try it for 5 to 15 minutes.

A physician recommend resetting a stress reaction by breathing in slowly for a count of 4, holding the breath for a count of 2 - then slowly breathe out. Repeat 8 times.

Re: herceptin question
 

How long have you been on herceptin....I've been on it for over a year and the body aches are tolerable

Re: herceptin question
 

I found that glucosamine helped me. My pain was horrible while on herceptin but now I am doing pretty well. I am a year out of herceptin now and have very little pain. I have continued on the glucosamine since I am told the femara also causes joint pain. I also take calcium plus d and 5000mg of vit d. It has worked for me but everyone is different. Good luck to you.