Filgrastim Zarzio

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Hi I have just started on the above 3 injections to help boost my neutrophils which have been low before my last chemo which was delayed by a week and again for this one (no 3 of 6). I was told the side effects could be mild/moderate bone pain but I didn’t expect it to start so soon - I’ve been told to take paracetamol- just wanted to check if others had similar. I have also called my Nurse just to check - Thank you.

cuffcake2000 6 months ago

Hi Shel1007, sorry to hear you are in pain with the injections. Yes unfortunately it is a side effect but it soon subsides when you stop them. I believe the pain can start quite quickly after starting them as it boost the cells in such a short time. Hopefully the paracetamol will kick in quickly and give you some relief.

Wishing you all the best

Hugs from cuffcake x x x x x

Shade 6 months ago

Hi, I found these injections tough but they did work and boosted my neutrophils and white cell count. When the pains were at the worst a hot bath was heaven.

Shel1007 6 months ago in reply to cuffcake2000

Thank you - my nurse did ring to say it’s normal just wasn’t expecting it so quickly - here’s hoping it’s working

Shel1007 6 months ago in reply to Shade

Thank you - I’m going to give that a go

WhatNext 6 months ago

I take 2 paracetamol and a loratadine an hour before the injection. Since doing this I don’t get any pain. Prior to taking these I was getting what was like period pain across my abdomen. Honestly it’s made such a difference.

Shel1007 6 months ago in reply to WhatNext

Thank you I’ll definitely give that a try

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