Diagnosed 1999, no recurrence. Chronic pain biggest problem.

[Becky]

Have you seen a rheumatogist about the joints? Maybe it is something different or maybe it is fibromyalgia. My girlfriend got cancer about 3 yrs before me. Not Her2 but got 4 rounds of AC and 4 rounds of taxol. She had lots of residual pain and was diagnosed later with fibromyalgia and is on Lyrica and doing well. I am not saying that's whats wrong with you but certainly there has to be something that can help you versus narcotics. Seek out opinions with a rheumatogist who specializes in joints. You didn't mention if you are on an AI (Arimdex, Aromosin or Femara). These cause joint issues too.

[Jackie07]

Hi,

Sorry for your suffering.

I've found that exercise (walking is the best - if you can not walk, try to get the PBS chair exercise video) works best for pain relief.

Exercise increases the release of endorphin, which is a natural pain killer and a 'happy hormone'. Plus it will help strengthen the bones and prevent osteoporosis.

Contact your doctor and get a referral to physical therapy also should help.

Sending you good vibes.

ps. If you are taking pain meds, be sure to eat a high fiber diet or drink a cup of the fiber supplement everyday. And remember to drink a lot of water/juice. Many pain medication has the side effect of causing constipation.

[Claudia26]

Thanks for the info.....have done that.....I believe part of the pain is nerve damage, but yes moving about always helps. Been on pain meds that constipation is never a problem. The problem is getting the medical providers to 'believe' that chronic pain can be caused by chemo.....Claudia