terrilynn

Hi terrilynn,
I read your post about your residual joint pain. If you don't mind, could you tell me more about this?

I was also on Taxol and have what I call joint/muscle pain/stiffness all over my body that started after completing chemo in November. I don't feel much improvement now that I am 4 months beyond treatment. It's the worst in my shoulders, then fingers, hips, ankles…then just all over. The doctor (and my OT) is aware and hasn't recommended seeing any other doctors. At what point did you go to the Rheumatologist? And what is OA?

I wasn't expecting this side effect and find it to be so frustrating now that I am trying to move on.

Thanks!

Hey there! Just wondering how your rheumotolgist appt went and if you're feeling any better?

I feel like I might be slowly getting better. I saw my PCP last week and showed her a bump on my finger that popped up a couple of months ago. She thinks it's arthritis.

Hooray! Happy that last one is behind you....keep going!

HIP HIP HOORRAAAYYYY! STEP 1 IS DONE...STEP 2 NOT YET BEGUN...KEEP THE FAITH AND MANY GOOD THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU TODAY.

Hello terrilynn, how are things going for you? Looks like you are getting closer to being thru with the chemo. I will start on the 16th...I cried today when I made that appointment! Looks like I've got the same course, a/c followed by taxol. Then the 6wks of rads. It helps hearing how everyone here is making it thru. Wishing you strength to continue on!

This is what I hate most about cancer. It causes pain and emotional distress , A beautiful woman as yourself should be enjoying life not fighting to keep it. Remember everything good and bad comes from God Almighty himself . We don't understand
the why but remember he loves us and will protect us.Our ultimate goal in life is to attain eternal life with Jesus Christ anyway
Blessings CELLKILLER

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is a scary trip, but there is love and support on the way..

Dear Terrilynn, I will be praying for you!

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Welcome...the first few weeks are the hardest ...once you and your team come up with a plan for you, you will feel more in control...ask lots of questions, try to have someone with you for that extra set of ears that we all need...be kind to yourself...try to find something to smile about each day...you are like a soldier about to go into battle...you can fight this and you will have all the support you need right here. Keep us posted, good luck and God bless!

HANG IN THERE I HAVE STAGE IV AND THIS IS YEAR 7 FOR ME!! THE DRUGS WILL HELP EVERYTHING SLOW DOWN.
STAY POSITIVE AND YOU WILL DO FINE!!

Hey TerriLynn - we are similar in age and in diagnosis. I got my initial diagnosis on January 14th and my final pathology (after double mastectomy) on February 22nd. I was relieved to be stage 2a ER/PR+. It is really scary to be in the unknown phase without all of the information. So far I have had the double mastectomy with tissue expanders and 2 of my 6 chemo treatments. I feel really good - no side effects from chemo and once I had all the information my emotional roller coaster ended. I have confidence in my medical team and in the fact that it was caught early and I'm going to be just fine! We're walking this road together - you'll be in my thoughts. -ROAR

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