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Reviewer: Feeling Concerned, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Several months after Cancer treatment had Chemo, Radiation and Neulasta for Breast Cancer treatment. My bones in my legs and hands hurt like arteritis every day and are weak now. I did not have this before treatment. Trying to understand long term side effects now.
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Reviewer: bubbles, 35-44 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I am wondering is there any studies out there that discuss long term effects of Nuelasta? I received Nuelasta in 2012-2013, and still experience bone pain. Not to the degree I did when I was getting the shots, but still have it. It is almost like an arthritis pain.
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Reviewer: Jenna rae89, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I just received my 5th neulasta shot after R EPOCH chemotherapy. Every time I get this shot the pain seems to increase. This time I even tried taking Claritin the day before and the day after. Well my pain is excruciating. My lower back and middle back and the ribs on one side of my back are VERY painful. I have been crying everyday and even oxycodone doesn't completely take it away. This is t
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Reviewer: Navy Vet, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had two injections, first brought only severe flu like pain, second gave me intense bone pain in my (legs now diminished somewhat after 6 months) severe lung pain shortness of breath continues after 6 months I am unable to walk more than 25 ft. without rest. After lung surgery I could walk and mow my lawn without problem the Dr. refuses to admit this horrible drug caused my condition. I may not
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Reviewer: BJR, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Terrible hives after shot. I have been experiencing hip & leg pain ever since and wonder if its a long term side effect. Anyone else experience this?
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