So sick of being in pain!

4thefather

I had 16 treatments of chemo (AC and Taxon), got a staph infection from reconstructive surgery (4-1/2 weeks of heavy IV antibiotics), have been on Herceptin since August of last year, am currently in radiation, and took Arimidex for 6 weeks before stopping it because of bad insomnia.  I had arthritis before all of this (even though I am only 43), but starting getting all over body pain during the IV antibiotics. It hurts to walk, to go up and down steps, to get up from a sitting position, to sit on the floor with my kids...... This is each and every day. Does anyone else suffer from this? I PRAY it goes away after all of these treatments stop and my body has a chance to heal.

Cathie

Janzin

I am not going through what you are going through but I really feel for you. I was diagnosed Dec 18th 2008, had my mast/expander in Jan and I get new boobs this Tuesday. BC was a shorter expereince, no chemo but I was tired of the process. I can't imagine what you are going through but my heart goes out to you. I don't like pot but I do know some use it for pain, not sure if that is an option for you as I hate being stoned so it would be a last option for me. Hope you feel better soon.

Hugs,
Janet

hollyann

I didn't do chemo but i did Tamoxifen for 9 months then had hyster and ooph and did Femara for 3 months and am now on Arimidex ..i have pain every single day of my life now......Mostly in the joints and fingers and hands especially......I hope all of these SE's go away soon.......Good luck to you 4the Father.....................

spar2

Cathie, it will get better the farther out from treatment you go.  I am 5 years out but still on arimidex and still have joint pain and underarm pain.  Everyone is so different but I know each year gets better.  God bless you girl.  gentle hugs. sherry