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03-05-2004, 11:02 PM

Hi Carlyie. Yes, I now suffer also with aches following chemo. I completed AC and Taxol in June of last year and am currently on weekly Herceptin. My neck, thumb, and hips ache often, but did not experience this before chemo. I practice yoga as often as possible and walk.
When I don't keep moving, everything stiffens up moreso. I'm 46 and in good shape but sometimes feel like I'm 80! HA HA

I take Vioxx. The Vioxx works very well for me and find that I only have to take one every other day as it seems to stay in my system and keep the aches away for 2 days. There are current studies underway for the therapeutic efforts of Vioxx for cancer patients. Apparently it adds value to the system by keeping inflammation down.

I hope this helps to ease your mind.

03-05-2004, 11:02 PM	#4
Terry Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Carlyie. Yes, I now suffer also with aches following chemo. I completed AC and Taxol in June of last year and am currently on weekly Herceptin. My neck, thumb, and hips ache often, but did not experience this before chemo. I practice yoga as often as possible and walk. When I don't keep moving, everything stiffens up moreso. I'm 46 and in good shape but sometimes feel like I'm 80! HA HA I take Vioxx. The Vioxx works very well for me and find that I only have to take one every other day as it seems to stay in my system and keep the aches away for 2 days. There are current studies underway for the therapeutic efforts of Vioxx for cancer patients. Apparently it adds value to the system by keeping inflammation down. I hope this helps to ease your mind.