Shoulder Pain after Neulasta

Posted by kathrynevans22 @kathrynevans22, Mar 16 1:02pm

Hi, has anyone else experienced shoulder pain (left side) after their Nulasta treatments have stopped. I was given Nulasta in January of this year while on doxorubicin to increase my white cells.
While on the Nulasta I had bone pain and was instructed by my physician to take Claritin to help alleviate the pain. I am still experiencing pain in my left shoulder, to the point of being unable to put a coat on without assistance and it has continued to get worse. My Oncologist has told me to see an Ortho, which I am this week. I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else.

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lathomasmd | @lathomasmd | Mar 17 3:24pm

Which shoulder? Injury to the spleen can cause left shoulder pain. (Injury to the liver or gallbladder can cause right shoulder pain.) Please let your doctor know about your shoulder pain, in case the Neulasta is affecting your spleen.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 21 4:45pm

Welcome, @kathrynevans22. I agree with @lathomasmd. The shoulder pain you are experiencing may or may not be related to Neulasta. But either way it is best to monitor it.

Have you been to an ortho or endocrinologist yet? Do you have osteopenia or osteoporosis?

MommaCandy | @mommacandy | Mar 28 6:57am

I didn't have shoulder pain but I had the headache from hell for 48 hours which according to doc shouldn't have been a side effect but since it occurred within 12 hours of me getting the shot he would assume that was reason for it since I've never had one like that. so just because it isn't a "normal" side effect, don't let them rule it out.

clarehohman | @clarehohman | Apr 8 10:49pm

Not a fan of Neulasta. I had horrible pain in every bone and joint in my body the day after my shot and 2 days after my first chemo. It was horrible. I couldn’t walk due to the pain in my feet and couldn’t sleep. My Oncologist did not make me have it again, and my labs were fine without it. 3 yrs after chemo, and I still have some joint pain, neuropathy in my feet and brain fog. Hope your shoulder gets better.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 12 6:38pm

In reply to @clarehohman "Not a fan of Neulasta. I had horrible pain in every bone and joint in my..." + (show)

Welcome, @clarehohman. May I ask what type of cancer you had?

kathrynevans22 | @kathrynevans22 | Apr 12 7:38pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome, @clarehohman. May I ask what type of cancer you had?" + (show)

I have ovarian cancer. Was in remission from December 22 through August 23 when the cancer returned. It has now metastasized to my liver. Since my post I went to an ortho doctor and was diagnosed with Frozen Shoulder, had a cortisone shot and am now waiting to begin PT. My should feels somewhat better but I had no idea how much a cortisone shot would hurt!!

clarehohman | @clarehohman | Apr 13 8:56am

In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome, @clarehohman. May I ask what type of cancer you had?" + (show)

Hi Colleen, I had uterine and ovarian cancer, both stage 1, surgery, chemo and radiation. Three and a half years from surgery, and so far so good. It was a tough road, but I thank God for getting me through.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 16 6:12pm

In reply to @kathrynevans22 "I have ovarian cancer. Was in remission from December 22 through August 23 when the cancer..." + (show)

@kathrynevans22, I've experienced frozen shoulder (unrelated to cancer). It took a good year or more to get my full range of motion back. The key was to see a PT and be super diligent about daily exercises tailored to me. The movements weren't difficult, just boring. But sticking to it daily really made the difference.

Sorry the cortisone shot hurt.

Kathryn, what, if any, treatment are you on since the metastasis?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 16 6:14pm

In reply to @clarehohman "Hi Colleen, I had uterine and ovarian cancer, both stage 1, surgery, chemo and radiation. Three..." + (show)

@clarehohman, what a wretched double-whammy (expression from my dad of course). Does this mean that you are also finished with chemo and radiation?

clarehohman | @clarehohman | Apr 22 10:29pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "@clarehohman, what a wretched double-whammy (expression from my dad of course). Does this mean that you..." + (show)

Hi Colleen, yes, I had 5 rounds of chemo and 3 brachytherapy radiation treatments. I’m in remission and praying it never returns. Many blessings through the journey but lots of battle wounds to deal with as well.

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