Xgevia

Tychad

does anybody know how many Xgevia shots you need before they start to help. So far I've had 2 shots. Getting my 3 red one next week. Still have pain in my back. Also I'm taking tramadol for pain. Anybody know of any other pills that are better, but I can't take anything too strong. Sometimes I take extra strength Tylenol. Thanks for any advice.

sandilee

Xgeva is a bone strengthener, but I have no idea how quickly it works or if it stops pain that you are experiencing. Has your oncologist suggested radiation to your spine? I had several radiation treatments to my T3 when I had pain, and it completely eliminated it. Then I took Xgeva for 2 years, along with my other cancer meds, and my bones have healed a lot over time. I think Xgeva is more for prevention of further damage than quickly eliminating current pain.

Tychad

thanks for your help. I had about 15 radiation treatments when this first started. How many did you have? Thank

blainejennifer

How long ago did you have the radiation? It took about three months after radiation for me to get the full pain relief from it. I still get aches on rainy and cold days.

Tylenol is not an anti-inflammatory drug, so it might not address your bone pain. Talk to your doctor about different pain meds. Tramadol is good - it's a synthetic opioid and is very good for bone pain. You might benefit from a very low dose of the extended release opioids, as they provide a consistent level of pain relief without making you loopy. I take Celebrex at night - it's like fancy prescription Ibuprofen.

I love my heating pad. I tend to use the heating pad at night, but ice packs during the day if I'm having pain.

Do talk to your doctor about pain relief. I'll be damned if I'm going to lose what time I have left to pain. It is amazing how low-level chronic pain can suck the fun out of your days. So, talk to your team and make sure they listen to what you need. If your doctor isn't comfortable with prescribing what you need for pain management, shake the tree and get referred to a pain specialist.

There is no need for us to be brave pioneer women. Bone pain sucks, and relief is available.