Andrea B. Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Seems like I have been asking a lot of questions lately, but it is one of those times where my mom is going through a lot. My mom has been having bad pain in her back, so she went in for a bone scan. It revealed a fracture in a vertebrae in her back. She is now having a CT scan to find out if it was caused by cancer or osteoperosis. Her oncologist thinks it is osteoperosis. He was saying that the dosage of prednisone she is taking can cause loss of calcium in the bones. Her nurse mentioned some medication that can be infused at the same time as chemo to replenish the calcium loss. Has anyone heard of this or had experiences? Also, my mom has been receiving a Neulasta shot to replenish white blood cells. She just started having severe pain in her hips and lower back. Her oncologist said this is a side effect of Neulasta. Has anyone experienced this? Thanks so much in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Prayers going up that it is osteoporosis. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Andrea I have been getting shots of Nuprogin (sp?) for low white counts during my latest chemo and one of the side effects is low back pain from the shots, maybe thats what it is with your Mom too. I also had a bone scan and they saw some arthritis in my lower back, no cancer Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 WHen my dad finally had his bone scan the doctor mentioned osteoporosis as well. Apparently, this is very common (GOOD NEWS) unfortunately that wasn't the case for my dad...but your mom sounds like she may be having a reaction to her shots and perhaps some arthritis causing her pain. I'm praying that is it. Praying and waiting for an update from you in the Good News FOrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christymike Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 My dad too had pain in his back a few months ago and he went for a bone scan and testing and they concluded that they thought it was radiation damage! He uses a heating pad and it seems to comfort his pain. christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Andrea, I am praying for your mother. I am glad they caught this deterioration before extensive damage was done. Lucie takes Zometa once a month as IV for bone strength, and perhaps you should inquire about it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Hi Andrea, Dont ever apologize for asking questions, we all take our turns!! I know that Neupogen causes pain like you describe because it forces your bone marrow to work harder to produce those white cells, so Im thinking it might stand to reason that Neulasta would do the same thing. Of course check with onc. I, too, CANT WAIT till you post in GOOD NEWS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Andrea, I get a Nuelasta shot every three weeks when I get my Chemo. Yes, I have experienced pain in my legs and lower back, it is like electrical shocks. It is painful. What I found that works for me is Tylonol Arthritis Pain. Check with your mom's onc. before taking. I am not sure what your mom's chemo is, mine is Taxol/Carbo. My onc warned me that this would happen because the bone marrow is making new white cells. Hope this helps.... God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us.... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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