Posted By: jrch26 Is this normal... - 06-04-2009 03:41 PM
As you can see in my signature line, my mother is currently receiving cetuximab weekly.

It seems that she has a persistant headache and earache. Has anyone else experienced this??

Thank you in advance for any insight. I just feel helpless!
Posted By: Cecilia Re: Is this normal... - 06-04-2009 09:03 PM
Hi J,
I don't know about the cetuximab, Martin never had chemo. But i know that he had persistant earache and a headache that went from the ear to the top of the head.
The pain is now much less frequent. Our consultant was not too concerned. he said it is normal to feel ear and head pain. They had to sever some nerves and moved and touched muscles. The nerves and veins and everything are trying to heal and grow back and it does hurt. he did send martin for a scan, but saw nothing.
Maybe you should ask your Mum's ENT team. they might also say it is normal, but might suggest some checks just to make sure.
All the best.
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