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paclitaxel and carboplatin

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Had my 1st chemo on Wednesday. Since last night (friday) I have been having the worse aches and pains all over my body and in every joint. The pain is immense. Is this normal? I phoned the 24hour line and they told me to take paracetamol or to contact 111. I took paracetamol but they have not worked. I'm still trying to get through to 111. 

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  • Hi there and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear you have just started chemotherapy and aren't feeling well at all. I hope you have managed to be assessed by a doctor by now and that things are starting to ease for you.

    Everyone is affected by treatment and side effects in different ways but most of the time these improve with time and there are things that can be done to manage them.

    Please get back in touch if you need to or you are welcome to call one of the nurses on the helpline if you prefer. Our number is 0808 800 4040 and we're here weekdays (except christmas eve and bank holidays) 9-5.

    All the best

    Naomi

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  • Hi there and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear you have just started chemotherapy and aren't feeling well at all. I hope you have managed to be assessed by a doctor by now and that things are starting to ease for you.

    Everyone is affected by treatment and side effects in different ways but most of the time these improve with time and there are things that can be done to manage them.

    Please get back in touch if you need to or you are welcome to call one of the nurses on the helpline if you prefer. Our number is 0808 800 4040 and we're here weekdays (except christmas eve and bank holidays) 9-5.

    All the best

    Naomi

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