Am I going crazy?

Believe51 · 06-05-2007, 10:34 AM

Darling, my husband has complained about the same thing. From a caregiver point of view from the research I have done, many of my friends and family have complained of this side effect also. I agree with our friend (Of course I am a caregiver, not a patient), if you experience that for more than 2 weeks, talk to your doctor. Also, are you having hearing problems with your chemo plan? I am wondering because they also mention that. Keep us posted with your progress, I look forward to hearing it. Take care and prayers as always are sent your way..>Waiting For A Miracle>Believe51...(Marie G)

Husband dx 9/06 w/Stage IV, Inflammatory HER2+breast cancer

Linda · 06-05-2007, 11:13 AM

I also had rib pain when I began exercising again after surgery and radiation. Of course, get it checked out. Get anything that troubles you checked out! But the rib muscles seem to be affected by breast surgery. Any cutting and subsequent healing (plus rads) changes the way you use your muscles, how they stretch, etc.
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MJo · 06-05-2007, 01:50 PM

I had rib pain for months during chemo, radiation and herceptin. Doctor finally gave me a CAT scan. That was scary. It showed healing broken ribs, arthritis, etc. I am sure the radiation weakened my ribs. I know coughing from a respiratory infection I got while on chemo probably cracked a rib. I expect that Herceptin and arimidex contributed to the aches. I bet you are just fine, but it's always good to tell the doctor about your concerns.

abrown · 06-05-2007, 02:28 PM

Thanks everyone. I'm glad that I am not the only one. It's so weird that my cancer was on the left side but it's the right side that aches more.

I have mentioned it to my ONC and she doesn't seem concerned. She said that my blood work is fine and that it's probably left over chemo and rads mixed with the Herceptin.

I think I am just down right now and every little pain is sending me in a "the cancer is back" fit.

I also updates my sig to show my treatments.

Much love,
Amanda

Amanda
DX at 26 on 7/21/06
Stage IIA
ER/PR-
Her2+++
Lumpectomey on left side 7/17/06
4 AC Treatments (finished)
12 Weekly Taxol with Herceptin (Taxol finished
35 Rounds of Rads (finished)
Currently on 7th month of maintance Herceptin