It’s been tough this week... the side effects have started. My left arm has been in pain where the Neulasta injection was given. This is the drug that boosts my red cells. From my elbow to my shoulder especially at night, I have a throbbing pain. During the day, I seem to be OK, but the pain gets so intense it wakes me up. I’ve tried three different pain meds, and Oxycontin is the best, it’s also the heaviest narcotic I have. The doctors and nurses are baffled as to why the pain is so isolated, but believe it should diminish.
But as the experts say, the Chemo drugs are working if I’m having these side effects. So I’m going to tough it out, deal with these little issues, and get to the next Chemo session on June 2. Wish me luck!
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