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11598376 tn?1431600333

Can chemo cause back pain

I was recently diagnosed with stage 1a breast cancer on 2/11. Had my bilateral mastectomy on 4/1 (brca2+) and started chemo on 4/21. I was just wondering if anyone had back pain caused  by chemo? I also had the neulasta shot 27 hours after my chemo and that did make me feel like I was run over by a bus. I didn't have the back pin before I started chemo or the neulasta. Maybe it's lingering effects from the neulasta? Anyone else experience this?
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961574 tn?1520648103
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mhv
I would Love yo chat with you too!  I will private message you!
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11598376 tn?1431600333
How did you do with everything? I would love to chat with you.
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961574 tn?1520648103
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mhv
Hello, I do not know personally, but have heard humorous times from people doing chemo having pain in different areas.  
I was also diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer on 11/7/14.  I too decided on a double mastectomy.  
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587083 tn?1327120262
Hi.
I have no personal experience here,but from what I know, Chemo and Neulasta can indeed cause bone,muscle and joint pain.Chemo side effects differ from person to person..It depends on the regimen, the amount of medicine,the length of treatment, and general health.
We know that all drugs have side effects and it's very important to tell your Doctor and Oncology nurse about any problems you might have. If one medicine doesn't control your back pain, your doctor or nurse can help you find something else that works. If you are on any kind of hormonal therapy, it could also cause the pain you are describing.
Wishing you all the best ...
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