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Patricia · 04-29-2006, 05:16 PM

I had AC x 4 in the fall and finished Taxol x12 at the end of Feb. I am getting Herceptin every 3 weeks until Dec 06. The Taxol brought on really significant leg pain and achiness which I managed by taking the maximum dosage of Alleve each day. The pain has gotten better, but is still there and on days like today, even impact my gait. I was hobbling around today in pain and finally headed back home to rest. I normally have pain first thing in the morning, struggle up the stairs at work and have trouble when I am sitting in meetings for a long timeor at my desk for long periods. I started Aromasin about 1 month ago and my onc specifically chose Aromasin because it was supposed to have less bone pain effects. I am wondering is anyone else experiencing this? Have you found anything other than drugs to help with the pain? How long did it last for you?

Thanks!
Patricia

04-29-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
Patricia Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 96	Anyone else with Leg Pain post chemo I had AC x 4 in the fall and finished Taxol x12 at the end of Feb. I am getting Herceptin every 3 weeks until Dec 06. The Taxol brought on really significant leg pain and achiness which I managed by taking the maximum dosage of Alleve each day. The pain has gotten better, but is still there and on days like today, even impact my gait. I was hobbling around today in pain and finally headed back home to rest. I normally have pain first thing in the morning, struggle up the stairs at work and have trouble when I am sitting in meetings for a long timeor at my desk for long periods. I started Aromasin about 1 month ago and my onc specifically chose Aromasin because it was supposed to have less bone pain effects. I am wondering is anyone else experiencing this? Have you found anything other than drugs to help with the pain? How long did it last for you? Thanks! Patricia