Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects
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 |
Re: Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects
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.
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Re: Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects
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 |
Re: Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects
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. |
Re: Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects
You might find some useful information in the thread below: http://her2support.org/vbulletin/sho...in+side+effect
Sounded like you might also have a sinuse infection (the 'colorful' part). |
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Great thanks Jackie. I will read it as I certainly can't sleep!!
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Re: Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects
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 |
Re: Reduced Decadron and Chemo Side Effects
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 |
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