back pain +herceptin

tracey2424
tracey2424 Member Posts: 77
edited June 2014 in HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

 does anyone experience back pain a few days after there infusion i get a real burning across where my bra strap is and mild heartburn which lasts just for a few hours.

also has anyone noticed weight gain whilst being on Herceptin or is this just me overeating i seem to have a ravenous appetite just lateley (i have liver mets.)

Tracey. 

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  • EGAL
    EGAL Member Posts: 539
    edited September 2007

    After my weekly infusion I get heartburn and backaches in lower back.  I can't sleep that night due to steriods in pre-meds.  Asked to lower it but it still doesn't help, I am so wired.  Tried Tylenol P.M. but didn't work.  I hate to do it, but I am asking next time for a Rx for sleeping pills as I am going back to work and need to sleep.

     I have gained 20 pounds through all this and even though I have cut back on portions, cut out sweets, it is not leavingYell

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  • Brenda_R
    Brenda_R Member Posts: 509
    edited October 2007

    I get the heartburn in the days right after my infusion, but I have the lower backache all the time.

    I have to take gabapentin for leg neuropathy, and ativan for sleep. I'm also on Prozac so I can cope with this whole thing.

    I'm steadying losing weight, a pound or 2 a week, even though I'm not trying to. I have very little appetite now. I have weight to lose though, so I'm not alarmed.

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  • miss-di
    miss-di Member Posts: 161
    edited October 2007

    I do get back pain for about 1 week or so after my treatments.  I also have diarrhea for about a week and foot cramps.  The biggest thing I have noticed though, is the loss of appetite.  I loose about 2-3 pounds the first two weeks after treatments, then gain it back again right before I go for my treatment.

    Anyone on something to increase your appetite?

    May an angel walk beside you.

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  • miss-di
    miss-di Member Posts: 161
    edited October 2007

    Forgot to add, heartburn now most of the time.

    Still, better than the chemo!

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  • Brenda_R
    Brenda_R Member Posts: 509
    edited October 2007
    miss-di, you are right! Still way better than chemo! Laughing
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  • debic
    debic Member Posts: 216
    edited November 2007

    I have a question about the back pain.  I was thinking about getting a hot tub to help with back pain.  I know during rads you can not go in the hot tub can you when doing hercptin?????

    Debi

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  • miss-di
    miss-di Member Posts: 161
    edited November 2007

    I use hot tub all the time.  Definitely helps.

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  • tracey2424
    tracey2424 Member Posts: 77
    edited November 2007

    ooh when it comes to appetite im the opposite i have a real good appetite and have gained quite a lot of weight since finishing chemo last May, when i was on chemo managed to loose loads which i needed to now piled it straight back on again im blaming the Heceptin but i think im making excuses however i do feel bloated a few days after my infusion.

    Also unfortunatley got my periods back and that dosent help either. 

    Tracey. 

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  • Chubby
    Chubby Member Posts: 1
    edited May 2008

    I seem to be gaining more weight, as I reach the Herceptin finish line.  13 of 18 are done.  Any suggestion?

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  • jerseymaria
    jerseymaria Member Posts: 770
    edited May 2008

    i had a year of herceptin and just started again yesterday for progression.  i have to honestly say  i pretty much have no side effects at all...perhaps a little washed out feeling day after and sometimes sob.  any effects i get is basically from the sterioid prior to treatment.  i gained weight on chemo but not on herceptin (of course didn't lose any either).

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  • bjn850
    bjn850 Member Posts: 28
    edited May 2008

    Hello to all,

    I too have aches but they aren't limited to my back. They are pretty much everywhere. Last Wednesday I received my last Herceptin treatment and I'm anxious to know when I won't feel those aches anymore.

    As for hot tubs, I thought I was restricted because of lymph nodes being removed as well as the immune system vunerability during chemo. So I am under the impression that public hot tubs will be off limits always. Maybe someone can add thoughts to that impression of mine.

    I did gain weight during Herceptin only treatments, but not as much as I thought could happen. It was under 10 pounds.  Getting that weight off(and more) is my next physical challenge. 

    Keep trudging on to the finish line. 

    It is a great place to be!

    Barb

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