Jun 16, 2015 03:07PM BBwithBC45 wrote:

ThePrincess, I didn't have Perjeta, just Taxol/Herceptin so I don't know if it makes a difference, but I more often had constipation than diarrhea with these drugs. I don't know if I would want to take Immodium without needing it first.

Jun 16, 2015 03:22PM BBwithBC45 wrote:

KBeee, that explains it. I've learned something.

Jun 16, 2015 09:48PM angiel wrote:

Oh, that makes sense KBee - about the diarrhea....I'm with BB, always constipated on the Taxol. I was getting Kytril as an anti-nausea premed and asked to go without it 2 treatments ago (Taxol #8) & have been better since. I also cut back on the other anti-nausea steriod (can't think of the name, starts with a D) last week by 20% to try & combat the acne it's been causing. I had no nausea so they said they will cut it a bit more at Friday's infusion. Too soon to tell if it will help clear my nasty face.

I wear the cold caps during chemo and so far I still have hair - pretty thin but still there. For those wondering about new growth, I can see lots of new hair sprouting all over my head - short, tight curly hairs growing out of my otherwise straight hair. My leg hair has returned and my brows have filled back in although lighter than before. I do use Latisse, so not sure how much that plays a factor. My lashes have returned after losing the bottom ones a few weeks ago. Not very full but enough not to be noticeable. I wonder if I will be like you MJ and lose them after Taxol. Time will tell, I guess.

I too take daily Biotin, Silica and L-Glutamine as supplements.

Glad you got the nice nurse today Allison! It's those little things that can make such a big difference in otherwise a yucky day.

Good luck Leigh and stay away from reading those boards until after you've had Taxol :)

Jun 17, 2015 06:46PM - edited Jun 18, 2015 07:22AM by crs003

After my last treatment I experienced a few new side effects, this is week 7 for me, so I am wondering if it is accumulative. During the evening, I saw stars, (like when you where a kid and did flips, then saw bright white stars). It only lasted that night, but the next few days my brain felt foggy and like depressed activity, and like a different person. I had to call in to work. I know that neuropathy is a side effect, but does this include the brain also? The last thing I need now is depression. UPDATE: Last night I had the worst headache of my life, it felt like my head was splitting apart and something was trying to push through. I have not had any major reactions to Taxol, is it possible to have delayed reactions? I am going in to see the doctor today.

Jun 18, 2015 06:56AM ninjamary wrote:

Anyone get a rash with Taxol? I have a rash on my leg and I'm assuming it's from the Taxol. I finally recovered from my AC treatment rash and now this. At least it's on my legs so I don't have to cover up my arms all the time.