fishook40
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

fishook40

Forum Replies Created

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • Replies
      • February 8, 2013 at 4:52 pm
      fishook40
      Participant

       

      Hi, I’m into my second week after the first IV treatment of the Yervoy. So far no problems, I feel great and the dog and I walked about 3 miles today. Now to your question about the Benadryl. I started on interferon the second of Jan. in 2011. After they started the IV , my legs would jump all over the place, I had trouble staying in the chair. I complained and they removed the Benadryl, and everything was better, no jerks or spasms . Last week when I started the IV of the Yervoy I told my doctor , no Benadryl, at first she said they would cut it in half, and was adamant that I wanted no, none of the Benadryl. So they left it out and gave me Tylenol half way through the treatment and I never had any problems. Jerre
      • February 8, 2013 at 4:52 pm
      fishook40
      Participant

       

      Hi, I’m into my second week after the first IV treatment of the Yervoy. So far no problems, I feel great and the dog and I walked about 3 miles today. Now to your question about the Benadryl. I started on interferon the second of Jan. in 2011. After they started the IV , my legs would jump all over the place, I had trouble staying in the chair. I complained and they removed the Benadryl, and everything was better, no jerks or spasms . Last week when I started the IV of the Yervoy I told my doctor , no Benadryl, at first she said they would cut it in half, and was adamant that I wanted no, none of the Benadryl. So they left it out and gave me Tylenol half way through the treatment and I never had any problems. Jerre
      • February 8, 2013 at 4:52 pm
      fishook40
      Participant

       

      Hi, I’m into my second week after the first IV treatment of the Yervoy. So far no problems, I feel great and the dog and I walked about 3 miles today. Now to your question about the Benadryl. I started on interferon the second of Jan. in 2011. After they started the IV , my legs would jump all over the place, I had trouble staying in the chair. I complained and they removed the Benadryl, and everything was better, no jerks or spasms . Last week when I started the IV of the Yervoy I told my doctor , no Benadryl, at first she said they would cut it in half, and was adamant that I wanted no, none of the Benadryl. So they left it out and gave me Tylenol half way through the treatment and I never had any problems. Jerre
      • February 4, 2013 at 2:34 pm
      fishook40
      Participant

       

      Hi All, I want to think each of you who replied and sent information about your experience with the Yervoy. It has helped me make up my mine to continue with the treatments.
      Today is day 6 since my first treatment and I get tired faster, and I have some hip pain that I have never had, BUT if the side effects are no worse than this I can make it okay.I understand that the more treatments I receive the more side effect I may get .
      Your help has encouraged me to stay the course.
      Annemarie, I am sorry to hear about all the problems that you and your family have had, and I hope things get better for you.
       
      Again thanks to everyone that replied to my first question. Jerre
      • February 4, 2013 at 2:34 pm
      fishook40
      Participant

       

      Hi All, I want to think each of you who replied and sent information about your experience with the Yervoy. It has helped me make up my mine to continue with the treatments.
      Today is day 6 since my first treatment and I get tired faster, and I have some hip pain that I have never had, BUT if the side effects are no worse than this I can make it okay.I understand that the more treatments I receive the more side effect I may get .
      Your help has encouraged me to stay the course.
      Annemarie, I am sorry to hear about all the problems that you and your family have had, and I hope things get better for you.
       
      Again thanks to everyone that replied to my first question. Jerre
      • February 4, 2013 at 2:34 pm
      fishook40
      Participant

       

      Hi All, I want to think each of you who replied and sent information about your experience with the Yervoy. It has helped me make up my mine to continue with the treatments.
      Today is day 6 since my first treatment and I get tired faster, and I have some hip pain that I have never had, BUT if the side effects are no worse than this I can make it okay.I understand that the more treatments I receive the more side effect I may get .
      Your help has encouraged me to stay the course.
      Annemarie, I am sorry to hear about all the problems that you and your family have had, and I hope things get better for you.
       
      Again thanks to everyone that replied to my first question. Jerre
Viewing 5 reply threads
About the MRF Patient Forum

The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.