Second Chemo Tomorrow...

kmenurse
kmenurse Member Posts: 217
in Breast Cancer #1

Well, I'm a little nervious today about my next treatment because I had an allergic reaction to the Taxotere.  Things went well after they discontinued it but, I still can't help but worry.  I know that even though I had the Chemo treatmnt of Abraxane and Cytoxan last month, I could still have problems with it this time.  Now the Neulasta shot thats a whole different problem... I just hope my body/bones don't hurt as bad this time....

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  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418
    #2
    Now they know

    about your reactions and will be keeping a close eye on you.  Whether you have the same meds or different ones you are likely going to be very popular with the nurses.

    When do you go back for your next treatment?

     

    My heart and prayers are with you.

    Sandy

  • kmenurse
    kmenurse Member Posts: 217
    #3
    coco2008 said:

    Now they know

    about your reactions and will be keeping a close eye on you.  Whether you have the same meds or different ones you are likely going to be very popular with the nurses.

    When do you go back for your next treatment?

     

    My heart and prayers are with you.

    Sandy

    The 2nd treatment is

    The 2nd treatment is tomorrow... I didn't know that an allergic reaction could cause such unbearable pain.  If the Neulasta shot cause that kind of pain, I would not be taking it again. And the bone pain was bad.  

  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418
    #4
    kmenurse said:

    The 2nd treatment is

    The 2nd treatment is tomorrow... I didn't know that an allergic reaction could cause such unbearable pain.  If the Neulasta shot cause that kind of pain, I would not be taking it again. And the bone pain was bad.  

    I'm going in for my first

    I'm going in for my first Neulasta shot in about 2 hours.  Did not know this kind of reaction was possible.  Guess that's why They put me on Clatitin D for 5 days.

    Are you taking Claritin D?

  • chriskaput
    chriskaput Member Posts: 109
    #5
    neulasta

    Wishing you lots of luck on your next treatment.  Yes this chemo has been causing all kinds of reactions in me too.  I have been on taxol for the past month and I have a rash on my face and hands.  Not sure if it's from the taxol or some other med.  As for the Neulasta shot, not sure if it makes a difference for you but it did for me.  I went through chemo 3 yrs ago and when and they gave me the neulasta shot in my arm (very painful) and I remembering suffering with the achiness all over.  I have been getting the shot this time around  with my new oncologist in my belly area (yesterday) and I have to say it doesn't hurt (yes sounds like it would, but my onc. says there are less nerves in the belly) and I have not suffered with any bone pain or achiness,  See if they can give it to you in your belly.  Good luck and bee well.

    Chris.

  • kmenurse
    kmenurse Member Posts: 217
    #6
    coco2008 said:

    I'm going in for my first

    I'm going in for my first Neulasta shot in about 2 hours.  Did not know this kind of reaction was possible.  Guess that's why They put me on Clatitin D for 5 days.

    Are you taking Claritin D?

    I took benedryl.. and it did

    I took benedryl.. and it did seem to help because, I forgot it and the day after I had more pain that day. won't do that again...

  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418
    #7
    kmenurse said:

    I took benedryl.. and it did

    I took benedryl.. and it did seem to help because, I forgot it and the day after I had more pain that day. won't do that again...

    Did you take benadryl

    Did you take benadryl starting the day before Neulasta and continue for 5 days or did you take it every day?  

  • Josie21
    Josie21 Member Posts: 382 Member
    #8
    Thinking of you

    I hope your next chemo is kind to your body Kathy.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs to you,

    Ginny

  • kmenurse
    kmenurse Member Posts: 217
    #9
    coco2008 said:

    Did you take benadryl

    Did you take benadryl starting the day before Neulasta and continue for 5 days or did you take it every day?  

    I started the day of the shot

    I started the day of the shot and continued with the Benadryl until the pain was gone. About a week then the pain was random Left foot or Right or both and always at night.  Then when that pain was gone my jaw/tooth hurt and that continued up until a few days ago... But that pain wasn't as bad.

  • kmenurse
    kmenurse Member Posts: 217
    #10
    Well, here I go on the way to

    Well, here I go on the way to second treatment.... Thank You everyone!... 

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  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418
    #11
    kmenurse said:

    Well, here I go on the way to

    Well, here I go on the way to second treatment.... Thank You everyone!... 

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    God be with you.  Praying for

    God be with you.  Praying for your relief.  Let us know how it goes.

    Sandy

  • hope67
    hope67 Member Posts: 181
    #12
    Kathy, good luck!

    I hope it won't be as bad this time! And remember, you will be half there!

    Good luck, Carmen

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #13
    hope67 said:

    Kathy, good luck!

    I hope it won't be as bad this time! And remember, you will be half there!

    Good luck, Carmen

    My heart, and prayers are with you!

    I have abeen there, done that and it is not fun !!!  Doable yes, then again with all the various side efforts - you often ask yourself if things will ever get better.

    Please write down all questions, comments and concerns and take your journal with you when you have your chemo infusion.  Request to see your Oncologist, or NP.  Do not leave until you have scripts in hand, and all your side efforts have been addressed or resolved.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

     

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