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Hearing loss/ side effects of R-chop or methotrexate?
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Jul 16, 2017 - 7:19 pm
Hello everyone, I had 2 cycles of R-Chop ( but instead of doxorubiciin I get epirubicin), 2 cycles of intrathecal methotrexate and I am experiencing increased tinnitus ( buzzing in ears) and mild pain. I have had tinnitus for years but I believe the chemo regime is increasing it. Or I may have an ear infection. I need to wait until tomorrow to get it checked out. Has anyone else had these side effects while on R-Chop or methotrexate? Reversable? Any hearing loss? What other recommendations can you give me? Than you very much, Jim M |
Joined: Nov 2011
Tinnitus generally only gets worse.
Those drugs are not known particularly to cause tinnitus - Cisplatin is worst - but anytihng is possible. You need a doctor with more time to explain, or write these questions down and ask them at your next visit. Have a read at this link for chemo-related hearing loss: http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/side-effects/hearing-problems-dizziness-and-ototoxicity.aspx
Joined: May 2017
Ear infection
Hi Jim. I had clear ear infections after two of my rounds of R-EPOCH. Low grade itchy tenderness the rest of the time. Some of the problem was outer ear tissue swelling. But I assume this had to do with weakened immune system rather than direct result of the drugs themselves. You should have the nurse or doc take a look...Antibiotics if needed. All is well now that I'm done chemo.