Pounding noise from Herceptin or??

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I have the same problem in my right ear and the same sinus issues. My oncologist states that it is caused by my anemia. However, he sent me to a specialist for testing and a functional MRI (fMRI). The otolaryngologist stated it is a drug-induced side effect of the carboplatin. Platins are considered to be ototoxic. So, in my case it is proabably a combination of the two causes.

Reference website:

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2686891
"Tinnitus is also a side effect of some oral medications, such as salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aminoglycoside antibiotics, loop diuretics, and chemotherapy agents (e.g., platins and vincristine)."

The otolaryngologist had me use a sound therapy device (at night) that produces soft sounds, and it helped me. The pulsatile tinnitus has not gone away completely; however, there is much less noise and I am getting more sleep.

Hope this helps.