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@deemcrae

Is Claritin likely to help with similar side effects from Enasidenib? The pain I have is mostly in my joints--hips, back, shoulders and neck. Tylenol doesn't seem to have much effect.

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Hi @deemcrae, I’m sorry to say, Enasidenib isn’t the same type of medication as Neulasta. Neulasta is used after a round of chemo to encourage white blood cells to increase faster to help protect cancer patients from infections and illness. The Claritin often helps to minimize bone pain for patients who have had the shot of Neulasta.

The Enasidenib you’re taking is for your Acute Myeloid Leukemia. It’s meant to slow or stop the progression of your cancer cells. I’m not sure why you’re having the bone pain with this medication. I didn’t see it listed as one of the side effects but that doesn’t mean it isn’t related. There’s a lot going on inside your bones right now. That’s where all the blood cells are formed and your marrow is having to go through some ‘cleansing’…so to speak.

I’m so sorry that you’re having this discomfort. Cancer treatments and their side effects aren’t very pleasant. This abrogating drug you’re taking is kinder than chemo treatments. But can still come with side effects and risks.
Have you mentioned this pain to your hem/oncologist? They may be able to prescribe something for the pain. At the very least, I think you should tell them.
When do you have your next blood work appointment?