I nearly added to the side effects thread but hope you don't mind my starting a new thread. I'm hoping someone ( I'm sorry if they are ) may be going through a similar problem. I've had BC twice in 2005 and 2011. In 2005 I had Herceptin for 12 months. Since 2011 I've been on and off Herceptin due to fluctuating lowered Echo heart percentage. I had a 2 month break in April and May 2016, and a fortnight after re starting I began with indigestion, gurgling tummy and extreme bloating of my tummy. Initially I was unsure of the reason why but all fitted with re starting the Herceptin. Rang the Drs who prescribed Omeprazole for a month, although it helped slightly I was still suffering. Visited GP who prescribed another month of Omeprazole and gaviscon which has definitely helped but not cured the problem. My tummy remains very bloated. GP also requested an abdomen ultrasound which was reassuringly normal other than having lots of wind / gas in there!! I had my 4th Herceptin ( since restart ) on Friday and my symptoms have definitely worsened again. I will need to ring / see GP early next week as Omeprazole runs out.Spoke to GP who has suggested increasing the Omeprazole but to mention it to my consultant. The indigestion and bloated tummy is uncomfortable and can making getting to sleep difficult. I see my oncologist at the end of August, I will have a further Herceptin before then. Has anyone experienced bloating like this and did it settle down or any suggestions which may help? As I'm on Herceptin long term it's not like I can think only another few to go.....any suggestions welcome. Thanks for reading my long post.
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