Joint pain post chemo anyone?
Happy to report that all in all, I'm finally feeling more like myself (3 months post stem cell transplant) - getting stronger and doing more every day.
Besides some occasional waves of exhaustion, I have some pretty intense joint pain-especially in the morning. Hands/fingers, shoulders and knees especially - not unusual following massive doses of chemo. Besides Advil or Aleve, does anyone have any other things that worked for them post chemo?
Thanks so much!
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...feeling better. I only did radiation, no chemo. But I have learned that anything that stresses my immune system causes me to fatigue and my joints to hurt...more so in the morning.
My solution is twofold. I take aspirin or Advil when I get up. And I always sleep and rest when I need to. Most days that works for me.
I think chemo is probably harder on ones immune system than radiation, so it may take longer to bounce back. But don't rush it. It took months for me to feel normal...and I still tire more easily than before.
...and patient with your recovery. You have been through a lot. When you are stronger and up to it, simple exercise like stretching and walking helps.
Check in here and let us know how you are. DU has a lot of great supportive people. 