hi

i had it as part of my treatment and hated it, the achy bones were a problem for me also. I wasn’t allowed paracetamol in case it masked a temp but was given dihydrocodein instead which worked a treat, only needed it for a couple of days each time. Might be worth asking for an alternative pain killer. 

WL 

Thanks for the reply!

Oh joy! 

Yeah I'm not allowed pain killers because of the same reason, but I might mention codeine to my specialist, see if they think it's something I could have.

I'm trying hot water bottles at the moment but they aren't doing much.

Did you have any other symptoms from the injections?

I'm feeling particularly shattered but wondering if that's also just the cumulative effect of the chemo too.

Thanks again

All the best

Rose

hi

I tried the hot water bottle, didn’t work for me either. I think all my other symptoms were the effect of chemo. I got much more fatigued, and I get out of breath walking. Up stairs for example so now I’m done I’m going to increase my exercise to try and improve that. 

Hope you get some painkillers sorted, and I’m here if you need a chat. 

Wl

Hi Rose

I’m sorry to hear, that you have bone pains with the injection. I too am on Filgrastim injections and find the side effects awful. I have nausea, some bone pain, but my main problem is, that it gives me an awful taste in my mouth and my heart/pulse races like mad. 

I have been told that i have to have them for the rest of my chemo. I have three more to go and I’m dreading in. 

What I found helpful is using mouthwash and drinking Twinings Rasberry and echinacea tea. I also mix mixed berry juice with some water, as I need some nice taste in my mouth.

i hope this helps, and you feel better soon.

Take care

Cilly

I guess I'm not helping those that can't  take pain killers, but the only thing that worked for me was Zappain. Cocodomol only worked for my foot pain with MS,  but Zappain cured the cancer bone pain. I know they're the same tablet, and can't explain why one worked on one pain and the other on a different pain, but they work for me. What do you have to loose?! Good luck