Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

[harrie]

Joan, yes I had the slight nosebleeds. The lining of your nose gets impacted from the chemo. After some experimentation, I found what worked best was a moisturizing nasal spray over the counter, and like a neosporin ointment rubbed inside my nose with a q-tip at night.
Maryanne

[gin-tx]

Dear Joan,

I have had slight nosebleeds but nothing heavy. I am only on Herceptin with Aredia so I'm sure my side effects are different. I have a lot of bone and joint pain, especially in hips. Don't know if it's from Herceptin or arthritis. I will mention it to my dr this week and see what he suggests. I had a hip xray a few weeks ago but nothing showed up. Hope you continue to improve and keep me informed of your status.

ginkott1@aol.com

[myraazzopardi]

Hello all.
I have been on herceptin now for five months. the only side effects that I am aware of is tiredness that just comes over me late afternoon. I am working and helping look after four active grandchildren at the moment. May explain it. I am only on herceptin after chemo and rads.

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Joan and all, When I was on Taxotere (a cousin of Taxol) I had a severe nosebleed from the moment I woke up every single day. It took half an hr and half a box of tissues to get all the bld out. Then I was good, except used Vaseline throughout the day and Ayr nasal something at night (a salve). Nosebleeds stopped when I stopped Taxotere. Been on Vit H since '98. Extreme fatigue, aided by my nut/onc -- nutritional oncologist guru/healer -- and his list of supplements for ENERGY, boosting immune sys etc. List in 6/30 thread TO "SUPPLEMENT" OR WAIT, for those interested. Happy to answer any questions you may have. I am always here for you. All of you. And I rest serenely knowing YOU are all always there for me. Love y'all...
Andi