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karenann · 08-28-2006, 10:35 AM

Jane,

I had a terrible problem with one ear the entire time I was on Herceptin. I suffered from dizzy spells, ocular migarines and what I would describe as, a swollen/clogged ear. Just recently (right before my last Herceptin infusion) I had to go to the ER because I had such bad vertigo and I couldn't get it to stop. It was a benign condition, but I do feel that the swelling of my ear, caused by the Herceptin has been the culprit of the above symptoms.

I feel very blessed to have been able to receive Herceptin and would do it again in a heart beat... even with all the side effect/symptoms I experienced.

Hope this helps. Hang in there!!

Karen

08-28-2006, 10:35 AM	#5
karenann Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 438	Jane, I had a terrible problem with one ear the entire time I was on Herceptin. I suffered from dizzy spells, ocular migarines and what I would describe as, a swollen/clogged ear. Just recently (right before my last Herceptin infusion) I had to go to the ER because I had such bad vertigo and I couldn't get it to stop. It was a benign condition, but I do feel that the swelling of my ear, caused by the Herceptin has been the culprit of the above symptoms. I feel very blessed to have been able to receive Herceptin and would do it again in a heart beat... even with all the side effect/symptoms I experienced. Hope this helps. Hang in there!! Karen