Reviewer: peeper, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It is so painful on my legs and hips, I found it difficult to walk. It was given as a shot in my arm the day after chemo.

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It is so painful on my legs and hips, I found it difficult to walk. It was given as a shot in my arm the day after chemo.
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Reviewer: AnnMarie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've just received cycle 3 of 8 cycles of Chemo, with Neulasta injections 2 times. I was NOT prepared emotionally for the intense pain, and debilitating effects of the Neulasta. If I had not had help from my husband for even the simpliest tasks I don't know what I would have done. I received my latest Neulasta injection 5 days ago. I am finally starting to get some strength back, and d ... Show Full Comment

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I've just received cycle 3 of 8 cycles of Chemo, with Neulasta injections 2 times. I was NOT prepared emotionally for the intense pain, and debilitating effects of the Neulasta. If I had not had help from my husband for even the simpliest tasks I don't know what I would have done. I received my latest Neulasta injection 5 days ago. I am finally starting to get some strength back, and don't feel AS winded. My first round of Chemo didn't include Neulasta, and I went thru it like a breeze, but with Neulasta, not so good. Looking down the road at 5 more cycles of Chemo, I just want to cry at the thought of getting Neulasta and it's side effects. Any advice?
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Reviewer: Laura, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I received Neulasta the very same day I had my first chemo treatment.Now in what I have read that should not have happened. Three days later I had extreme pain throughout my body. In calling my oncologist he told me to up the Ibprofin. The following week I was in ER fighting for my life. It had ruptured my spleen. Seven units of blood later and emergency surgury I made it back to the living. I hav ... Show Full Comment

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I received Neulasta the very same day I had my first chemo treatment.Now in what I have read that should not have happened. Three days later I had extreme pain throughout my body. In calling my oncologist he told me to up the Ibprofin. The following week I was in ER fighting for my life. It had ruptured my spleen. Seven units of blood later and emergency surgury I made it back to the living. I have quit chemo and turned to natural healing. Life is precious and you shouldn't have to almost die to get your health back. So whatever amount of time I have to live will be as pain free as possible. There is a local surgeon doing a case study on me at this time.
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Reviewer: kassas, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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The day after receiving an injection I was in the ER with severe chest pain. I thought it was a heart attack. After many tests, all negative, they beleive it was from the injection. I have refused future injections because it was very painful.

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The day after receiving an injection I was in the ER with severe chest pain. I thought it was a heart attack. After many tests, all negative, they beleive it was from the injection. I have refused future injections because it was very painful.
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Reviewer: Kely, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My mom is experiencing horrible, debilitating back pain for 10 days now. Actually been admitted into the hospital. Could not eat, drink, sleep, or walk for 4 days before being admitted. Have been given Percoset every 3 hours for 3 days - no relief. Now being given Morphine every 12 hours along with Dauladin (10 times stronger than Morphine) every 2 - 5 hours with some relief, not complete reli ... Show Full Comment

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My mom is experiencing horrible, debilitating back pain for 10 days now. Actually been admitted into the hospital. Could not eat, drink, sleep, or walk for 4 days before being admitted. Have been given Percoset every 3 hours for 3 days - no relief. Now being given Morphine every 12 hours along with Dauladin (10 times stronger than Morphine) every 2 - 5 hours with some relief, not complete relief. This is HORRIFIC! The doctors completely underestimated the pain and told us to give her Tylenol when the Percoset didn't work - WHAT!? I agree, with the other comment. If you don't get in front of this pain, it is too late. Before the next round we will start on the morphine 2 - 3 days prior so it has time to build up in the system and be ready at the first sign to attack it or be admitted into the hospital for pain management under monitored circumstances. She became suicidal from the pain before we finally convinced the ER doctor to admit her. The oncologist knew this and sent her home with more Percocet. Why not give her a loaded gun? If you are older, in poor physical condition, or have any bone problems like arthritis or osteoporois have a pain mgmt plan in place before starting the chemo. Build up your muscles with weights prior. Then hold on and be strong!
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