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I was told to take the dexamethazone the day before and two tabs the day of treatment, which is what I did. I have no idea why they didn't give me benedryl until AFTER the reaction, and no, I didn't get additional dexa during the Taxotere. I wasn't told to take benedryl tabs until last night when I called the nurse hotline to ask why my face was still a bit swollen. The 25mg I took last night took care of anymore swelling.
I do have a question, though. I am having a bit of a problem with diarrhea (just took one Immodium today after speaking to the cancer center) but is diarrhea something that happens after the first Herceptin? Is this something I'll have throughout treatment?
I do feel a bit chilly and tired today but don't know if that's from the few minutes of Taxotere or Herceptin. What do you guys think? Also, do most of you feel ok after the initial Herceptin? My heart feels like it's working a bit harder, but maybe that's my imagination.
I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad that the chief onc will be doing the next treatment.
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