Shingles and herceptin !!
Hi
I am taking hercpetin alone( and tomaxifen): weekly, and noticed on my left arm some burning and itching with red bumps. So after my herceptin today I saw my Primary Dr. and I have shingles.
So now I can add an antiviral med to my list of medications.
Anyway, I didn't even realize that shingles are a side effect of hercpetin 1 in about 1,000 women get it. So I wanted to pass this info. along, because if you do get it the sooner you can start on the anti viral meds the better.I think they like you to start within 48hrs.
Also my Oncologist said to stop the herceptin until it is healed.
Have a Blessed Christmas !!
BonnieT
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