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Yervoy Update

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    • October 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm
    Lisa13
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      Last Thursday was my 4th infusion. I've been tolerating Yervoy (ipi) very well with very limited side effects. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst itching on my head and arms. I also had a small rash on my arms. My body felt like I was having an allergic reaction, so I took a benadryl and the itching and rash went away.  Today, I'm experiencing a bit more rumblings in my stomach so my immune system is obviously revved up and hopefully doing what it needs to do.

      Last Thursday was my 4th infusion. I've been tolerating Yervoy (ipi) very well with very limited side effects. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst itching on my head and arms. I also had a small rash on my arms. My body felt like I was having an allergic reaction, so I took a benadryl and the itching and rash went away.  Today, I'm experiencing a bit more rumblings in my stomach so my immune system is obviously revved up and hopefully doing what it needs to do.

      This just goes to show you that symptoms don't always come on this drug. The immune system needs time to work and when it's ready, it let's you know!

      Lisa – Stage 4

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        • October 17, 2011 at 5:55 pm
        AlanM
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          Hoping you have the best of responses and the least of the side effects!

          Alan

          • October 17, 2011 at 5:55 pm
          AlanM
          Participant

            Hoping you have the best of responses and the least of the side effects!

            Alan

            • October 17, 2011 at 5:55 pm
            AlanM
            Participant

              Hoping you have the best of responses and the least of the side effects!

              Alan

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