I do not like Adriamycin or Neulasta
Hugs,
Dawne
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oh bummer!
Oh Dawne I am sorry you are having so much distress with these two drugs! I do recall all the discomfort the Neulasta gave me, I had a lot of leg pain with both those drugs. Hang in there girl and know that it is a means to get you back to your healthy self! I hope things improve real soon!
Big Gentle Cyber Hugs,
RE0 -
Dawne....
I'm sorry it's so difficult for you.
Adriamycin, is in fact, referred to as the "red devil" by some, for obvious reasons. It is one of the more difficult drugs.
The Neulasta caused upper leg/thigh pain for me.
The combination of the drugs had me aching and hurting every time, but my onc prescribed steroids, which helped some.
Just try & remember that it will finish in the not too distant future, and will have (God willing) kicked cancer's butt!
Hugs,
CR0 -
Neulasta
Hoping you're feeling some better...was this your first infusion and neulasta injection? My first Neulasta kicked my butt, 4 days after I received it...I had horrific muscle spasms in my back and chest..to the point we had to call my oncologist....They prescribed pain meds and muscle relaxers...I had Taxotere/Cytoxan..they cause muscle aches and pains so it's a double whammy! BUT..I only reacted like this to the first one...I had 3 more Neulasta injections, and did fine with those..The acid reflux is more than likely caused by the steroids that you're taking...I had it really bad the 5 days I took them before and after each chemo...but it does go away when they are discontinued.
It's a tough journey, but we do it..We find out we're stronger than we ever imagined.
I wish you well,
Nancy0 -
I agree
about the Neulasta shot--I didn't like it one bit. I got it Sunday and by Friday I could finally walk ok, but that night I would have diarrhea (a change for the usual constipation). Every bone was achy. I took Extra Strength Tylenol and oxycodone and it helped a bit.
I didn't have the adriamycin in my cocktail...my onc felt I was too old (57 and overweight) and put me on Cytoxan/Taxotere first and then Cytoxan/Taxol for the last 2.
I kept telling myself that the Neulasta would keep me healthy enough to get through the 6 treatments, so I "muscled" through it and you will too.
Good luck and lots of Hugs,
JoAnn0 -
One more suggestion
I got that horrible acid reflux from the Taxotere/Cytoxin combo. When i told my onc, they added to my tx Zantac while I was being infused. It really helped a lot and he also gave me a prescrption for Protonix to be taken daily.
Hope this helps,
Peace and Love,
Edie0 -
Oh girl, it sucks that you
Oh girl, it sucks that you get meds to deal with the da** beast....and then you need two more meds to deal with the first ones! Did you ask about the claratin for the Neulasta? I swear by it...have them check with the pharmacist for the manufacturer recommendation. Are you still working too?....I wish I could do more than cyber support!
Hugs and positive thoughts for you,
Linda0 -
You just vent away DawneGabe N Abby Mom said:Oh girl, it sucks that you
Oh girl, it sucks that you get meds to deal with the da** beast....and then you need two more meds to deal with the first ones! Did you ask about the claratin for the Neulasta? I swear by it...have them check with the pharmacist for the manufacturer recommendation. Are you still working too?....I wish I could do more than cyber support!
Hugs and positive thoughts for you,
Linda
We're here to make you feel better. I had TAC and Neulasta after every one. I totally agree--I hated the "red devil" and the Neulasta made me feel like I was run over by a truck for a few days. Just getting through those 3-4 days took everything I had. Take whatever meds you are recommended to get through it. You can do this.
Hugs, Renee0 -
You have every right to whine
Just want to make sure you know you have every right to whine. This sucks!!! On a brighter note, my first AC treatment/Neulasta was the worst. It got better for me the next couple of rounds. Tell your doctor everything next time and maybe they can suggest something to help. Good Luck!0 -
I hear you sister
I felt like my spine was having spasms. My head would actually pull backwards. No one told me about claritin. Sighhh. Adriamycin... the term "bone tired" had true meaning. Hope your feeling better. Soft hugs,Katz
P.S. uhhh it does have a red alert label. lol My place put fun stickers on the bag. I saved them,plus kept one of those alert labels. Hehe0 -
Dawne .. you are NOT whinning .. just posting yourKatz77 said:I hear you sister
I felt like my spine was having spasms. My head would actually pull backwards. No one told me about claritin. Sighhh. Adriamycin... the term "bone tired" had true meaning. Hope your feeling better. Soft hugs,Katz
P.S. uhhh it does have a red alert label. lol My place put fun stickers on the bag. I saved them,plus kept one of those alert labels. Hehe
feelings and emotions. Your poor body did not like either drug, and it's okay to complain, scream and/or yell. Chemo SUCKS! Chemo hurts! The side efforts alone -- should have a warning label == Use at your own risk! I had a most difficult time with all the various side efforts of chemo, and then that damnnnnn Neulasta shot -- but, I crawled my way to the finish line .. 1 day at a time. Many of our WARRIORS tolerate chemo just fine = and I praise our Lord each and every time I read a post from them.
If need be, ask your Oncologist for medication to help allievate some of your discomfort. PLEASE .. do not suffer.
Strength and Courage,
Vicki Sam0 -
You guys are AWESOME!VickiSam said:Dawne .. you are NOT whinning .. just posting your
feelings and emotions. Your poor body did not like either drug, and it's okay to complain, scream and/or yell. Chemo SUCKS! Chemo hurts! The side efforts alone -- should have a warning label == Use at your own risk! I had a most difficult time with all the various side efforts of chemo, and then that damnnnnn Neulasta shot -- but, I crawled my way to the finish line .. 1 day at a time. Many of our WARRIORS tolerate chemo just fine = and I praise our Lord each and every time I read a post from them.
If need be, ask your Oncologist for medication to help allievate some of your discomfort. PLEASE .. do not suffer.
Strength and Courage,
Vicki Sam
All of you are just awesome!!! I'm actually feeling a lot better today and was able to work the entire day. The clarinex, nexium and advil along with tons of prayers have worked wonders. I also think I got dehydrated. I know better, but nothing tasted good and I just didn't drink anything. BAD choice.. I'll never do that again, it was not good.
Thank You all for your advice and uplifting posts. I hope all of you are having a good evening.
Hugs,
Dawne0 -
You're not whining Dawne.
You're not whining Dawne. If I were asked what the worst part of my entire journey was, I would have to say A/C and Neulasta. It's not fun!! I hope these mets to my spine require something different (I'll know Tuesday) because that stuff is down right horrible. They called it the "Red Devil" at my infusion center. Go figure I'm praying for you girl and hope this is behind you fast.
Hugz,
Kari0 -
Got to dring the waterTexasgirl10 said:You guys are AWESOME!
All of you are just awesome!!! I'm actually feeling a lot better today and was able to work the entire day. The clarinex, nexium and advil along with tons of prayers have worked wonders. I also think I got dehydrated. I know better, but nothing tasted good and I just didn't drink anything. BAD choice.. I'll never do that again, it was not good.
Thank You all for your advice and uplifting posts. I hope all of you are having a good evening.
Hugs,
Dawne
I hear you about the water. During the AC/Neulasta I started hating water because the taste was awful. But I still forced myself to drink 8-10 glasses or more a day. I also put a tiny bit of lemon juice in it from time to time which made it easier to drink. Keep plugging away at it. You will get through it.0 -
So sorry Dawne. Hoping thatRE said:oh bummer!
Oh Dawne I am sorry you are having so much distress with these two drugs! I do recall all the discomfort the Neulasta gave me, I had a lot of leg pain with both those drugs. Hang in there girl and know that it is a means to get you back to your healthy self! I hope things improve real soon!
Big Gentle Cyber Hugs,
RE
So sorry Dawne. Hoping that you feel better.
Hugs, Jan0
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