SandraZ

My magnesium was checked and it was normal. I'm thinking it could be side effects of the neulasta shot, if not I have everyone baffled

My magnesium was checked and it was normal. I'm thinking it could be side effects of the neulasta shot, if not I have everyone baffled

Thank you for the welcome Mally & Tom. My cramps started last night, this is early for them to start. I barley got any sleep. Since I was going to work today I couldn't take a pain killer so I took some Ibuprofen, as of right now it seems to be helping. Thank goodness. 
My next chemo appointments are next week and they will take more blood work. I will ask about a magnesium blood test.
I will let you all know when I have my pet scan. 
I also get shooting pains after my chemo treatments. Does anyone else get these?
 
Sandra

I had my magnesium level checked, it was good.  I have 1 more chemo round at the end of the month then the Dr. will send me for another pet scan, then we'll see what he plan is. I am a bit nervous for the next step

I am Sandra. I live in Phoenix,AZ I was diagnosed in January with Stage 4 small cell lung cancer. My x-ray showed my mass is 5".  My oncologist admitted me into the hospital for my first chemo round. I had my first Pet Scan in Feb, it showed my cancer spread to my lymph nodes , liver. I had an MRI and it showed lesions in my brain. She put me on short term disability. I was out of work for 7 weeks. I am still going through Chemo. I have 2 more rounds out of 6 to go, then another pet scan and then I will find out her plan. A few weeks ago I had another pet scan, it showed progress in my lymph nodes and my liver, but not my lung I sill have a mass and an infection on my lung. I am a little scared what the next plan will be after my next pet scan.  For 10 days I took an antibiotic. I still have the darn cough. Months ago I lost my voice, it is coming back slowly.
I have the chemo side effects and the weirdest thing is the weekend before my chemo treatment I get really bad cramps on my butt cheek so horrible I cry for days. I told my Dr, she thinks it could be not enough electrolytes. 
I have been back to work a month now. I am still tired every day, I get  tired walking but I make myself do things  and of course some days are better than others. I had to come back to work, being home was driving me crazy and of course financially. 
I have a great support system, my boyfriend is the best, my family and friends.
Sorry for going on. That's some of my story.
Sandra Z
 
 
 

I am Sandra. I live in Phoenix,AZ I was diagnosed in January with Stage 4 small cell lung cancer. My x-ray showed my mass is 5".  My oncologist admitted me into the hospital for my first chemo round. I had my first Pet Scan in Feb, it showed my cancer spread to my lymph nodes , liver. I had an MRI and it showed lesions in my brain. She put me on short term disability. I was out of work for 7 weeks. I am still going through Chemo. I have 2 more rounds out of 6 to go, then another pet scan and then I will find out her plan. A few weeks ago I had another pet scan, it showed progress in my lymph nodes and my liver, but not my lung I sill have a mass and an infection on my lung. I am a little scared what the next plan will be after my next pet scan.  For 10 days I took an antibiotic. I still have the darn cough. Months ago I lost my voice, it is coming back slowly.
I have the chemo side effects and the weirdest thing is the weekend before my chemo treatment I get really bad cramps on my butt cheek so horrible I cry for days. I told my Dr, she thinks it could be not enough electrolytes. 
I have been back to work a month now. I am still tired every day, I get  tired walking but I make myself do things  and of course some days are better than others. I had to come back to work, being home was driving me crazy and of course financially. 
I have a great support system, my boyfriend is the best, my family and friends.
Sorry for going on. That's some of my story.
Sandra Z