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Tips for Managing Bone Pain from Neulasta Injections

AM

Community Member

2 years ago

I have IDC stage 3 had second round of chemo and neulasta injection next day does anyone know of any tricks to help with the bone pain from the injection?

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Bone pain from Neulasta is a common side effect that many people in this community have experienced, and there are several strategies that others have found helpful. Some members have shared success with staying well-hydrated, taking over-the-counter pain relievers as approved by their oncology team, gentle movement or light stretching, and applying heat or cold to affected areas - though it's always best to check with your healthcare provider about what pain management approach would work best for your specific situation.

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LC

Community Member

6 months ago

Take Claritin it helps

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AM

Community Member

6 months ago

Thanks

LC

Community Member

6 months ago

Your welcome

TW

Community Member

6 months ago

Pre-medicate for two days before you go with aleve and claritin

SB

Community Member

6 months ago

Agreed. Claritan works. Definitely try it

AM

Community Member

6 months ago

Thanks I’ll try that

SM

Community Member

6 months ago

Definitely the Claritin but don't wait on pain before taking- take a loading dose 6-8 hours before chemo and then again 6-8 hours after chemo. I dosed with ibuprofen along with both doses and it worked- bottom line- don't be conservative be aggressive and get ahead of the pain and stay ahead- I usually only needed to take it every --6-8 hours for 2-3 days post chemo- regards/ hope this helps...

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AW

Community Member

6 months ago

Epsom salt baths!

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AM

Community Member

6 months ago

I just received my neulasta and will try the Claritin every 6 to 8 hours and epson salt baths thanks I’ll let y’all know if it works

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Bone pain from Neulasta is a common side effect that many people in this community have experienced, and there are several strategies that others have found helpful. Some members have shared success with staying well-hydrated, taking over-the-counter pain relievers as approved by their oncology team, gentle movement or light stretching, and applying heat or cold to affected areas - though it's always best to check with your healthcare provider about what pain management approach would work best for your specific situation.

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