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sassy · 11-26-2005, 09:53 AM

Jane,

I suffered from significant rib and back pain since starting herceptin/taxol, and continuing thru just herceptin. Was taking darvocet on a regular basis because of this. Finished taxol part of chemo end of August. Rib pain finally went away in October.

I worried myself silly thinking the back pain that continued might be mets, but now feel it is probably from herceptin. Does seem to travel around some.

The pain has lessened, but I still take darvocet as needed. Usually in the evening after a full day. I have talked to my onc about this several times, I don't really like taking a narcotic. Just Wednesday, my onc assured me that I would not be an "addict" and that if the low dose I am taking helps, then that is exactly what I should do. He said taking medicine for pain should never be a concern.

I do feel that the pain will continue to lessen, and exercise and REST helps a great deal. I know sometimes not resting enough is my biggest problem.

Best of Luck,

Sassy
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11-26-2005, 09:53 AM	#7
sassy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mountains of Virginia Posts: 2,267	aches and pains Jane, I suffered from significant rib and back pain since starting herceptin/taxol, and continuing thru just herceptin. Was taking darvocet on a regular basis because of this. Finished taxol part of chemo end of August. Rib pain finally went away in October. I worried myself silly thinking the back pain that continued might be mets, but now feel it is probably from herceptin. Does seem to travel around some. The pain has lessened, but I still take darvocet as needed. Usually in the evening after a full day. I have talked to my onc about this several times, I don't really like taking a narcotic. Just Wednesday, my onc assured me that I would not be an "addict" and that if the low dose I am taking helps, then that is exactly what I should do. He said taking medicine for pain should never be a concern. I do feel that the pain will continue to lessen, and exercise and REST helps a great deal. I know sometimes not resting enough is my biggest problem. Best of Luck, Sassy ________ property Pattaya Last edited by sassy; 08-22-2011 at 08:34 AM..