Aches and pains

Former Member over 4 years ago

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On Friday I had my first cycle of docetaxel and carboplatin, I've already had 3 cycles of FEC.

I've been having problems with phlobitis in both arms, but this is manageable.

This morning I woke up with aches and pains in very random areas. Ankle, heel, wrists,thighs, groin..... I've taken paracetamol.

I have codeine and amitriptyline available but don't want to take these during the day....

Any suggestions?

Beatthebreast over 4 years ago

I found paracetamol went a surprisingly long way to helping with the aches and pains - and I also got bad chills. I just had docetaxel without the carboplatin.

I found a hot water bottle helped but unfortunately, I did feel like I had a really bad 'flu for several days. My first cycle floored me so badly that they reduced my dosage for the next 2 and that was much more manageable.

I was advised not to wait until the pain came on, but to take painkillers every 4 hours. I had kept a diary of symptoms so knew that my pains didn't come on until day 3/4 so I started taking paracetamol then. I think I took naproxen too.

My pain was a bit random too! I remember having really sore calves overnight for a couple of days and I kept checking them for heat in case it was a blood clot!

Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Beatthebreast

Thank you.

I've got Meloxicam, which is a one a day anti inflammatory. I'd forgotten I have them....lol. Chemo brain

I've just taken one. Hopefully it will help.

I was warned that this may happen but it's taken me a bit by surprise.

Flu symptoms without the cold xx

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