meds that affect ca27.29

[CherylS]

Well, here I am in 'freak out" mode again. Last week my ca27.29 went to 37 from 30. The times before it was 32, 28, 27. I know they jump around, but 37 jolted me a little as it is so close to the 38 that is the top of normal. So, I saw my onc today and she said she was going to do them every six weeks for four times. When I asked her if she was doing this just to make me feel better she said "No, I need them too." She cushioned it with "I like to prove myself right, and I am confident it will go back down". So now I am here working up coping mechanisms to get me by for the next six weeks. Don't want to keep rehearsing the "what if" they keep going up.

My question is this. I have read here before that some medications can elevate the 27.29 such as anti-depressants. I am weaning myself off of Celexa for that reason. (Bad timing). I am also on Lipitor, Arimidex, and some Vicodin for joint pain. I am going to be starting Celebrex now to see if it helps with the joint pain, but it wouldn't have been a factor in this last marker.

Can anyone comment on the affect of any of these meds on markers?

Thanks!