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lu ann · 11-25-2005, 08:13 PM

Hi,

I get my infusion of herceptin and gemsar bi-weekly with zometa monthly. I have found that I have much more discomfort when zometa is included in the mix. They might switch me to aridea for the bone mets if it continues to be bothersome.

I have pain in my knees and my right wrist with this weeks infusion (herceptin and gemsar).

My treatment 4 weeks ago was unbearable. I felt like I had restless leg syndrome with pain and numbnes running rampant through my body. Doc put me on paxil for my nerves and elavil for the nerve pain. It seems to have helped but gives me awfull dry mouth and skin. I'm getting zits on my face. But the quality of life is much better so I won't compain.

My daughter and I went shopping at the mall today from 11:00 am till 8:00 pm. This is the first time I ever went shopping the day after Thanksgiving. We had a marvolous time. The old Lu Ann would have never fought the crowds to go shopping. It's all about our perception. We can either see it as half empty or half full.

Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to All, Lu Ann.

11-25-2005, 08:13 PM	#5
lu ann Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Streetsboro, Ohio Posts: 365	Hi, I get my infusion of herceptin and gemsar bi-weekly with zometa monthly. I have found that I have much more discomfort when zometa is included in the mix. They might switch me to aridea for the bone mets if it continues to be bothersome. I have pain in my knees and my right wrist with this weeks infusion (herceptin and gemsar). My treatment 4 weeks ago was unbearable. I felt like I had restless leg syndrome with pain and numbnes running rampant through my body. Doc put me on paxil for my nerves and elavil for the nerve pain. It seems to have helped but gives me awfull dry mouth and skin. I'm getting zits on my face. But the quality of life is much better so I won't compain. My daughter and I went shopping at the mall today from 11:00 am till 8:00 pm. This is the first time I ever went shopping the day after Thanksgiving. We had a marvolous time. The old Lu Ann would have never fought the crowds to go shopping. It's all about our perception. We can either see it as half empty or half full. Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to All, Lu Ann.