Joint pain starts one year after chemo

[Deb415]

I had a bilateral mastectomy in August 2009 and completed 4 rounds of chemo. I had a reaction on two occasions to the Taxotere during infusion. I was given higher doses of steroids to complete the last two infusions. I experienced the bone pain during treatment, but it had all gone away. I have been to the doctor and am doing well. No cancer. One year later I have started with joint pain in my feet, knees , fingers, hips and arm and shoulder joints. When I sit I can hardly get up and going until it passes. In the morning it hurts in my feet and ankles to start walking but passes. Is this residuals from the chemo?


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[Deb415]

Thank you for your post. I am thinking that with the weather getting cooler I can tell a big difference and also I recently started taking vitamin D and Calcium and that is when I really noticed a difference in the pain level. Not sure if that has anything to do with it or not.I do not take any type of hormones or medications other than supplements.  I really don't like to go to the doctor since I have been so much but I think this warrants an email or a trip in!! Thanks for your answer.

[zouzi]

Hi,
It could be a delayed reaction to chemo or it could also be arthritis.
I don't know if, after your Chemo treatment, you have been taking any anti- estrogen medication like Tamoxifen,Arimidex or other,because these drugs are known to cause the pain you are describing.
You may want to talk to your Dr.or oncologist to see what can be done to better control your pain.
Best wishes...