Filgrastim injections

Hi just to reassure you it is normal to have bone pain with these  unfortunately one of the side effects I remember my first round of injections being the worst .  Cause all sorts of aches and pains but do ease once finished I have found .

all the best 

Hi and thank you so much for replying.

 Every little ache and pain gets me scared! 

It was strange as all previous injections were ok!

Ibuprofen saved the day

Hi there Jax007

Please don't worry I did 30 in total with my x 6 chemo's.

These injections force your bone marrow to make more white blood cells as chemo destroys them. The main bone marrow areas are bottom of spine, breast bone and top of femurs I believe. This is why you get the pain. Mine was very bad in my breast bone at one time and I was worried sick. Somehow you get through it. Lots of love on your roller coaster ride x

Oh Janemb thank you!

 It is indeed a rollercoaster isn’t it. 
Good to hear your experience and learn from your knowledge as I now feel much more reassured x

You will get there my friend ️stay strong x

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Hi Jax007 I didn't seem to have issues with these until right near the end. the pain was horrendous after my 6 chemo cycle and I called the ward and they told me I could miss the last four. You have my sympathy.

Hi Jax007

I have just finished my 6th chemo session. The top of my legs are killing me,it is worrying but think it's normal to have this pain. Hope your feeling better soon x

Thank you! It was strange because it was only the last one (of 5) where I got problems!

I took ibuprofen which seemed to do the job.

I’m so pleased for you that you are near the end of chemo is that it for you? X