Joint Pain with chemo

ayostacey

Hello ladies, my sister has had 3 rounds of carbo/taxol...just recently had the 3rd one and one of the worst side effects she is having is joint pain. Is this normal and can anyone suggest how they've overcome it?? She said her knees, hips, ankles everything hurts, even when just sitting.  thank you!!

Editgrl

Claritin

I take the 24 hour Claritin starting the day before chemo and for several days afterwards. Not everyone gets the joint pain, but I figured I would be proactive about it.  I've had no joint pain but for a bit after my last one, #4 of 6, and that may have been because I think I missed a day with the  Claritin.  She should check with her doctor, but I know many women who have used it during chemo.  Hope this helps.

Chris

Hybridspirits

Editgrl said:

Claritin

I take the 24 hour Claritin starting the day before chemo and for several days afterwards. Not everyone gets the joint pain, but I figured I would be proactive about it.  I've had no joint pain but for a bit after my last one, #4 of 6, and that may have been because I think I missed a day with the  Claritin.  She should check with her doctor, but I know many women who have used it during chemo.  Hope this helps.

Chris

joint pain

does she get a Neulasta shot?  sometimes that does it. I also did Claritin but used the D and it helped

 

Lou Ann M

My joint and bone pain come

My joint and bone pain come from the taxol.  I usually take Hydrocodone on the nights  that it hurst the most and that usuaslly takes care of it  It doesn't bother me rtoo much during the day.  Hugs and prayers for your sister, Lou Ann

txtrisha55

I remember those days.  I did

I remember those days.  I did not know about the clariton but did take the hydrocodon to help with the pain. I also took advil betwwen the hydrocodon.  The joint pain lasted day 3-5 then it went away till the next treatment.  I also took those days that I hurt off from work. When I felt better I went back to work.  It is doable and she will get through it one day at a time.  Praying for her and you. trish

ayostacey

Thank you all for your

Thank you all for your replies. I told her about the Clariton and she said she had remembered them telling her at some point that she could take that but she didnt realize it would help with the joint pain. She has since sent her husband to the store to get some and just took it. Thanks for well wishes and prayers! She said you are all so nice!!