Chemo is done but have new leg/joint pain

me too, 

I am 4 wks PFC. I noticed that my hands became arthritic as well as burning pain  which comes and goes. 

I have not bothered my onco since she is not that friendly.  

I have a very elaborate routine to minimize my symptoms

1. meloxicam?  prescription NSAID

2. wear Epsom salt scrub for hands and feet  for about 20 min as part of body scrub 

3. 2 TRIPLE strength fish oil capsules

4. 2 turmeric and 2 ginger supplements 

5. PT for arthritis started yesterday.

6. unlimited  Arnica gel application 

It looks Chemo flared my previously calm arthritis. It also looks neuropathy for me. I am waiting a few more wks before I see a neurologist. 

yes chemo absolutely sucks. 

mimi

I am 6 months out of chemo and have major issues with joint pain all over. I wondering if this is a remaining effect of the chemo? Anyone else have this issue?

Hello, good evening everyone. I am somewhat perplexed for the overall effects chemotherapy, hormonal and targeted (herceptin) therapy has for each individual. It is like a puzzle (from the onset of pain to the degree of pain and its duration, not to mention the areas of the body it affects. I was hoping to have a greater understanding overall with the long-term prognosis / trajectory of the pain, but to no avail. I had contacted Genetec who manufactures Herceptin and unfortunately there is no data that followed the women or men who received the drug. I hopefully can get more information on this and if there are any plans to begin a study on the long-term effects of these drugs on the candidates and their quality of life. For now i am taking gabapentin for the neuropathy, tylenol if the pain is difficult to bear (just to take the edge off, and I was using tumeric powder, but a woman I met in Home Depot from India, told me to get the whole tumeric root and grater to steep for a tea. I think the root has been more beneficial. I was also taking Celebrex, but I don't want the long term effects of the NSAID, however I am using Voltaren topical (which is also a NSAID, but less liver metabolism- 35%) and i only use it if absolutely necessary. I hope this helps. I have been thinking about the CBD oil, but want to give this regimen a try first. I walk/jog 1-2 miles daily (interval exercise) and plan to start strength training exercises. My son bought me a bike and hope to start back riding. The gym he goes to has a bike club that meets every Thursday and go out for various mile options. I am going for it, but I am going to pedal along the canal before I head out with the group. Another thing that helps me, is to focus on some small projects around the house, It gives me a boost. God bless each and every one of you.