Hi all
I had my first chemo for breast cancer 4 weeks today which was in my left hand however I have what feels like a tight muscle around my elbow and down my arm. Which I've marked where the pain is on the pic. I am unable to keep my arm straight as too painful and been told I'm not allowed paracetamol.
I had my 2nd chemo last week which was in my right hand and worried it goes the same way.
Does anyone think this pain is chemo related or have I just pulled a muscle.
Thanks
Why would you not be able to have paracetamol? They usually put a PICC line in for chemo.as it can damage smaller veins
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Try a warm cloth at the areas that are sore. Is the picc line at your inner upper arm area ? Is it sore there too,?
I had canula, is that what you had?
I have similar pain I think was just from the canula,& tense muscles, it's getting better now .It's been over a week.
Mayb mention it to your team.x
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