G.A.M. Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 At the end of chemo, my left hand began to hurt. Then my right hip, left elbow and right hand. It's progressed to the point that my left hand is useless. Is it a result of chemo, in anyone's experience? Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I dunno, Glenn, but I'm having terrible leg/hip pain this past week or so. I've been thinking it might be due to the Zometa I get once every three months with my infusion. It's for my one bone met (as well as my osteoporosis). I do have arthritis in my other hip, but the medication (meloxicam) that I take for that doesn't seem to help this. My oncology NP recommended I see my PCP for this. The PCP is ordering an MRI, which hopefully will show what's going on. Have you brought this up with your doctors? I'm not trying to be scary/ominous--we are at that age for plain ol' arthritis--but my mom had elbow pain for months and months that ultimately proved to be a met to her spine (breast cancer). So that sort of thing is always in the back of my mind, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 @LexieCat, I have an appt with my PCP in two weeks. I'll bring it up with her. Thanks. Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 How ya doing GAM? Every joint in my body hurts now. Once I warm up a bit and move around it gets better. This includes my finger joints as well. Did not have this pre treatment Planning on discussing with my Onc on the 16th. I'll pass along whatever he shares. Peace Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hey, @TJM. I appreciate it. Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Joint pain, hip pain, and et cetera? Have you tried Volteran Gel? Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hi, @Tom Galli. I've never heard of it, but I'll give it a try. Thanks. Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmom Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Kinda late on this topic but for what it's worth, I was warned that Keytruda can exacerbate arthritis (in fact any itis). I had arthritis for years before my diagnosis and I had a single knee replacement while on therapy. I have noticed that my arthritis has gotten worse (mostly hands and wrist) after Keyturda; but then again I'm older (yay!!!) so that could also be the cause. Voltaren is good - my hubby picked it up for himself a few years ago in Italy and we love it. Another thing I'm just trying is Nature's Bounty Hemp+ for joint pain. That seems to also be pretty good. I've thought about seeing a rheumatologist but that's a door I don't think I want to open now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 To my knowledge, Keytruda might affect rheumatoid arthritis, since it's an autoimmune disease. I have osteoarthritis, which is just a matter of old, worn-out joints, and I don't think Keytruda affects that. I've been going for physical therapy the past few weeks, and that seems to be helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Hi GAM, how are you doing? Did you get relief from the pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Hello, @BridgetO. I'm doing fine. I see my Oncologist in a week. I hope I am still doing fine. I've been treating the joint pain with plain old extra-strength Tylenol and that has helped immensely. How are you doing? Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I'm good! Cross my fingers for you still doing fine. Let us know. I have cataract surgery scheduled for tomorrow. Bridget O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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