Neulasta side effects

Godismystrength
Godismystrength Member Posts: 4
in Breast Cancer #1

Has anyone had severe reactions to Neulasta?  Deep Bone pain, severe headaches, severe pelvic pain, fever.

I'm on a 4 AC and 4 Taxol regime every other week.  Had number 6 yesterday.  Number 5 was so bad, I almost didn't go back.  I didn't have to have the Neulasta yesterday due to elevated WBC.  This has happened each time, so I skip Neulasta every other time.  I'm waiting to see how I feel for the next three days.  Symptoms usually kick-in two days after chemo or a day after Neulasta.  If I don't have the symptoms, I will assume it's the Neulasta, although I have started Claritin the day before,then continuing for several days.  Didn't know about the Claritin until a few days after treatment number 5.

 

 

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  • Fairchild
    Fairchild Member Posts: 9 Member
    edited October 2018 #2
    To Godismystrength about Neulasta

    I had a severe reaction when I was given Neulasta at my first chemo session.  Severe bone pain and neurological pain.  I didn't understand the bit about taking claritin, so I didn't, and the pain was so severe that I couldn't move around.  When I saw my onc for the post-chemo evaluation session, I was a mess.  For this reason, he upped my pain meds (I already have a chronic pain condition) and did not prescribe Neulasta for the 2nd round of chemo.  It was much better, frankly, without the neulasta, although I would take it again if I need it medically.  Oh, and you might want to take the claritin more than 5 days....I've heard of the pain starting even 8 or 9 days after its administration.

  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
    #3
    oh those were tough....

    I had 4 of them.  Ugh, I would get chills to the bone and there was no way of warming up.  Claritin does eas the symptoms.   

    Prayers of better times for you.

    Keep on fighting warrior

    Hugs

    Annie

  • laralee
    laralee Member Posts: 7
    #4
    I did not get it with the

    I did not get it with the first cycle of TCHP, but had to go in for re-hydration and my blood work showed a neutrophil count of only 2 (very low).  Had to take anti-biotics.  Next three times I got the Neulasta.  Severe bone pain (used ice packs).  Every time after about a week on Neulasta, I got a sore throat and lost my voice.  Also, a big bruise the last time.  I had to quit it all after four cycles.  Better luck to you !

  • ProudPinkPrincess
    ProudPinkPrincess Member Posts: 1
    #5
    I had bone pain with Neulasta

    I had AC/Taxol treatment 3 years ago and am going to start chemo in a couple of days for a reoccurence.  I had Neulasta last time and will be having it again.  My infusion nurses suggested I take one Claritin the day of chemo and the next couple of days.  This really made a difference with my bone pain.  I know it is too late to help Godismystrength, but maybe someone else will be helped with this. 

  • Patriot_Mom
    Patriot_Mom Member Posts: 10
    #6
    Side effects.

    Made me feel like I'd been beaten with a baseball bat and tossed down a flight of stairs.  Glad I dont' have to do that anymore!

  • FoxyB
    FoxyB Member Posts: 2
    #7
    Severe Body aches and pain

    I just had my first round of Taxol and Neulasta a week ago Friday. I have been in so much pain like I was hit by a bus. I called my nurse and she suggested taking ibuprofen and claritin. This pain has just about made me feel like giving up. I have 3 more treatments to go and I would rather not feel this way everyday. I am currently still working and I actually thought these treatments would've been better than the A/C treatments with the extreme fatigue. So I come in to work only to leave early to go home and rest. Why does the Neulasta cause this discomfort? I didn't feel this way when I was on the A/C and Neulasta. I just want to feel better!!!

  • FoxyB
    FoxyB Member Posts: 2
    edited April 2019 #8
    Patriot_Mom said:

    Side effects.

    Made me feel like I'd been beaten with a baseball bat and tossed down a flight of stairs.  Glad I dont' have to do that anymore!

    Side effects

    Patriot_Mom I can relate. I do not like this at all. And to think... this was suppose to be much better than the first half of A/C.

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