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Anyone Expierence Headaches on Optivo…?
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Anyone Expierence Headaches on Optivo…?

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    • March 15, 2018 at 4:26 pm
    jjk17
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      Hey Y’all!! I know I haven’t posted in a while, things have been pretty uneventful which is ok! I will be on Infusion #5 next week. My question for anyone is, has anyone expierenced headaches while on the Optivo?? I have been having then quite freaquently during the week and no matter what i take really takes them away….My Oncologist said that this shouldn’t be a side affect and possibly wants to get a brain MRI. Just wanted some input.
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        • March 15, 2018 at 5:35 pm
        marta010
        Participant

          This could be an issue with your adrenal function.  Have you had your cortisol and thyroid levels checked recently?

            • March 15, 2018 at 6:11 pm
            jjk17
            Participant
              Cortisol, I have no clue. Thyroid will be checked next week.
              • March 15, 2018 at 8:08 pm
              marta010
              Participant

                Hypophysitis is a potential side effect from immunotherapy and headaches are a common symptom.  If you search the board for adrenal insufficiency or hypophysitis, you'll find many comments from members on this side effect.

                • March 17, 2018 at 10:17 pm
                Edwin
                Participant

                  I have had tension headaches off and on for the 2 years I have been receiving Opdivo.  I don't have pain with the headaches just tension in my forehead and temples.   I have received 3 brain MRIs because of these headaches.  I had melanoma in several bones.  It seems to be in remission now.

                  • March 19, 2018 at 12:40 pm
                  jjk17
                  Participant
                    Thank you everyone for the responses. I dont know what to do. The more research i do, looks as if it is kind of normal for some to expierence headaches….
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