Avastin sinuses

[RainbowC]

I’ve been on three-weekly Avastin since April/May last year, and am mostly doing really well. But in addition to achy feet and ankles, I have a constant runny nose, and along with it occasional sinus-y headaches. One of those has hit today and I’m feeling sorry for myself, so wanted to ask if anyone else gets these and if so, any tips for clearing them?

[Irisisme]

Hello RainbowC,

I had nose bleeds and a dry, blocked nose but not really sinus headaches. For my nose I was advised to use Vaseline and I used a cotton bud to apply it. It acted like a moisturising barrier.

I think you had better speak to you r nurse specialist for advise and maybe something to relieve the sinus headaches.

I hope you find some relief,

Iris 🤗

[RainbowC in reply to Irisisme]

When my nose isn’t streaming it seems to be really dry, so thanks for the Vaseline tip! I’m hoping the paracetamol and ibuprofen kick in soon...

[Lyndy]

You could try a nasal douche with warm salty water... normally you would have a syringe with no needle or something with a spout to introduce the water into your nose but you can just sniff it up ( not elegant but effective) don’t swallow it! xx

[MH500]

I had Avastin 3.5 years ago and it wrecked my sinuses, in fact they’ve never recovered x

[Tillymint61]

I constantly sniff 'Olabas oil' available from the chemist. I also now take an antihistamine (run that by your team first' as I think it's worse in the morning and at night just like hayfever. Also keeping very well hydrated and sadly avoiding chocolate has helped too.x

[SUE7777]

Hi Rainbow love the handle. The runny nose was a constant with me and I did get headaches which I took paracetamol for and they worked. Nose bleeds were also a side effect but only small ones. Keep going kid it's a good drug. All the best Sue xx