Arm pain with ABVD

Hi, its likely the D that's caused this, in abvd, advise your team this happened and ask for the drug to be pushed more slowly and the can push extra fluid with it too, I also believe heat pads can be offered to help as well, hopefully they can manage this and it does not remain an issue. also make sure they alternate arms each treatment, it helps protect the veins.

John 

Hi John

thanks for your suggestions. I’ll discuss with the specialist nurse. I did use heat cushions last time and they really helped while the drugs were being given. 

Owen

Owen, also make sure the team are going between your armed for each treatment xx

Hi Owen,

keep a careful eye on that arm, too, and if you see any problem do phone in, your nurse would much rather you ‘bother’ them than have an ongoing problem. John is right, though, ask for the Doxy to slow down and the carrying fluids to be speeded up with your next dose. And alternating arms (or even asking for a PICC line) will help. 

Hugs xxx

Hi Moomy

thanks for the recommendations - I’ve spoken to the nurse today and she suggested the same.  Good to know

Best wishes, Owen

Hi, 

I was experiencing the same arm pain and it was getting progressively worse - stopped me sleeping at night. So, I have now had a PICC line put in, even though I'm three quarters the way through. But I must say, with this first lot of chemo since having the line put in I haven't had any pain as of yet (touchwood) and I also didn't have to use heat pads when the drug was going in either. So, I would really recommend this if your pain starts to become worse. 

Good luck with the rest of your treatment!