Okay...either I am having some side effects from Neulasta or I've developed severe arthritis in my legs and lower back overnight. Being that I have yet to hit 30, I am leaning towards this being a nasty effect from the Neulasta. If I sit on the couch and don't move it isn't too bad. But I am walking like an 80 year old. I read online that lots of people experience bone pain from it, but I didn't see anything on how long it stays. Hopefully this doesn't last too long.
The good news is, I am told that the pain means the drug is working. You get it the pain because your bones are in overdrive producing white blood cells which my body desperately needs at this point. So the pain isn't for nothing, at least my body is accomplishing something.
So it looks like another day on the couch for me. : ( I really am getting antsy to get back to work. I miss my job and my coworkers. I haven't been to work in a week, and I don't feel like myself without my job. It is a big part of who I am and I feel like I have already lost alot of my identity because of this cancer. That has been the hardest part for me, I really grieve the loss of my lifestyle sometimes.
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We miss you too Jess,
ReplyDeleteThe office just isn't the same without you. But don't come in if you don't feel up to it. Get lots of rest and we will be sure to save some work for you!
Tasia
I don't know how this posting stuff works - you know how computer literate I am. I like the fact that I am signing in as "anonymous" and then giving my name!!
ReplyDeleteI guess you should be glad I at least figured out how to do that.
Hang in there Jessica. The symptoms should only last a day or two and then get better. It is hard to predict how you will react to Neulasta because everyone is made up differently. Unfortunately, the Neulasta is necessary for your body to fight viral and bacterial infections. The whole process stinks but it will be worth it in the end when the cancer is gone. Try not to look at the whole picture and take one day at a time. You will get back to work soon enough. The best way to keep some control is control your health while the chemo drugs do their job. I really feel for you because it wasn't long ago that I was in the same place.
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