Hi, I started chemo on Friday and am self injecting filgrastim on days 3,4 and 5 so took first one this morning. Bone pain in chest, pelvis and thighs is already uncomfortable, have started paracetamol which helps but worried that if it’s this bad after just the first dose then how bad might it get?
I will ask them on Friday for stronger painkillers if necessary, I just feel super anxious waiting for every and any new symptom.
grateful for any advice or reassurance.
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