First cycle last Friday docetaxel and cyclophosphamide and filgrastim injections muscle bonescalp pain

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I thought I'd got off lightly with no side effects until the pain started on Sunday night after doing the injection. I felt like I'd been punched in the legs, thighs, arms and tummy. My scalp hurt too and the site where id had a lumpectomy and auxilliary node removal was sore. did not dare take paracetamol because it lowers temp or masks infection. Last night it was not as painful but I'm peeing so much. Is it okay to have paracetamol ? That and the visual disturbances and taste change I guess the pain is a sign that the cancer cells are dying and my body is flushing them out with all that pee.

  • Hi cfell

    i had my last Docetaxol on Thursday and I have been peeing a lot , lost taste mouth is so sore . Legs ache from the injections too and my breast and armpit is painful . I felt better on the EC than the Docetaxol !! But I’m done now with chemo everyone’s side effects are different  . Hopefully your journey will be smooth from No on good luck xx

  • Hi

    I did pee a bit more after EC but now i just finished  taxatare. The aches and pains are really bad bad after first cycle but then the oncologist adjusted the steroid dose and was better Fortunately the nurse advised me to buy polybalm so my nails are fine - unlike most women on the unit. I have just finished and now have pins and needles, which are really annoying. The nurse advised exercise - which helps but also Phyto-v, a supplement which helped people with nerve damage and long covid - it looks safe but does anyone have any experience with it please?

  • I had my 2nd docetaxel and phesgo injections and have no side effects as yet and also none with filgrastim injections. Have one more docetaxel left then chemo done but phesgo injections for a year, just waiting for date for mri and surgery.

  • Hi Cfell

    sorry to hear that… I’m on exactly the same plan as you by the sound of it.  6 x cycles every 3 weeks. Had my first session Sep 19th & next Tues for second one.   I had same bone pains but think that’s from the filgrastim jabs… I was told take paracetamol but check temp first as you don’t want it masking a high temp.  I also felt quite tired too. How long are your daily jabs for? Mine were for 7 days following chemo/ phesgo… & I found symptoms stopped after that and my 3rd week I’ve felt (almost!) normal so hopefully it’ll be the same for you.   I’ve not had my surgery yet but felt some pain or more like sensation in my dodgy breast…. Not had the extra peeing but I don’t think I drink enough water so got myself one of those water bottles with the time of the day running down the side!!  Hope you feel better soon!!! X

  • Sorry for the delay in replying. I was having trouble logging in. I hope your treatment is going okay and the injection pain isn't too bad. I take it after chemo 7 days worth. They delayed my chemo last week because my poops were to frequent.  Samples okay back on track for Friday cycle x