User Reviews for Neulasta subcutaneous

I had the shot 24 hours after my first chemo treatment. It was 3 days later when I experienced severe rib cage pain and shortness of breathe. It hurts to breath in deeply or to turn on my sides, or to cough. I do manage it with Ibuprofen 800 and at night I take the tylenol with codine to sleep better. I had blood work done 6 days after the shot and my white blood count is down. This makes me wonder if it is worth the pain?

I have had only one injection and am seriously debating ever using it again. I am currently two weeks out from my injection and still having hip pain. Initially I had severe chest, hip and pelvic pain. Tylanol did not help and I instead needed narcotic medication to deal with the pain. My doctor has recommended Neupogen for my next round of Chemo. I'm still trying to decide if I'd rather have severe pain and one injection, or milder pain with daily injections for a week.

I had neulasta 24 hours after chemo and within 12 hours I suffered severe pain in my joints that left me unable to walk,sit or even stand for three days and I am still experiencing some pain -mostly in my knees 7 days later.The pain was severe enough that my dr called in a prescrition for vicodin,which offered me only a little relief but caused severe GI problems as well.I am having blood work done today so i dont know that staus but i am dreading my next treatment.

I just got my first injection of Neulasta yesterday, I however, woke up with shakieness, like my insides were a nervous wreck. I haven't had the bone pain, but I sure that is next. It really knocked me on my rear. I did great with the first round of chemo until this. Has anyone every had that feeling, at all with this drug?

The first injection I experienced flu like symptoms, the second injection had me down for days. The bone aches, and heart attack symptoms were unbelievable. It actually was painful to put deodorant on.

It is so painful on my legs and hips, I found it difficult to walk. It was given as a shot in my arm the day after chemo.

I've just received cycle 3 of 8 cycles of Chemo, with Neulasta injections 2 times. I was NOT prepared emotionally for the intense pain, and debilitating effects of the Neulasta. If I had not had help from my husband for even the simpliest tasks I don't know what I would have done. I received my latest Neulasta injection 5 days ago. I am finally starting to get some strength back, and don't feel AS winded. My first round of Chemo didn't include Neulasta, and I went thru it like a breeze, but with Neulasta, not so good. Looking down the road at 5 more cycles of Chemo, I just want to cry at the thought of getting Neulasta and it's side effects. Any advice?Read More Read Less

I received Neulasta the very same day I had my first chemo treatment.Now in what I have read that should not have happened. Three days later I had extreme pain throughout my body. In calling my oncologist he told me to up the Ibprofin. The following week I was in ER fighting for my life. It had ruptured my spleen. Seven units of blood later and emergency surgury I made it back to the living. I have quit chemo and turned to natural healing. Life is precious and you shouldn't have to almost die to get your health back. So whatever amount of time I have to live will be as pain free as possible. There is a local surgeon doing a case study on me at this time.Read More Read Less

The day after receiving an injection I was in the ER with severe chest pain. I thought it was a heart attack. After many tests, all negative, they beleive it was from the injection. I have refused future injections because it was very painful.

I had been using Neuprogen for over 3 years taking a shot every 4 days. I asked to be placed on Neulasta and each week after the first injection my white cell and neutrophil counts were in the normal range. At the end of three weeks my numbers were still good and better than i was getting after only four days on Neuprogen. I have never experienced any side effects so these two drugs have saved my life. I only regret that I am not permitted to take the Neulasta shot myself as Medicare will not pay for it unless I go to a Doctor's office. Read More Read Less

My mom is experiencing horrible, debilitating back pain for 10 days now. Actually been admitted into the hospital. Could not eat, drink, sleep, or walk for 4 days before being admitted. Have been given Percoset every 3 hours for 3 days - no relief. Now being given Morphine every 12 hours along with Dauladin (10 times stronger than Morphine) every 2 - 5 hours with some relief, not complete relief. This is HORRIFIC! The doctors completely underestimated the pain and told us to give her Tylenol when the Percoset didn't work - WHAT!? I agree, with the other comment. If you don't get in front of this pain, it is too late. Before the next round we will start on the morphine 2 - 3 days prior so it has time to build up in the system and be ready at the first sign to attack it or be admitted into the hospital for pain management under monitored circumstances. She became suicidal from the pain before we finally convinced the ER doctor to admit her. The oncologist knew this and sent her home with more Percocet. Why not give her a loaded gun? If you are older, in poor physical condition, or have any bone problems like arthritis or osteoporois have a pain mgmt plan in place before starting the chemo. Build up your muscles with weights prior. Then hold on and be strong! Read More Read Less

The first time I got the shot it was as they say, mild bone pain. The second and third time were soooo awful. After 24 hrs my bones, muscles, skin, you name it hurt head to toe. I could not be touched. It was all I could do to roll over in bed. I felt like I'd been hit by a truck. I understand an infection can be deadly and that the two days of debilitating pain were better than death. But I definately had to be talked into that last dose by my doctor, and if it came down to me getting that shot again or coming down with cholora, berry-berry some deadly infection or whatever I would probably take my chances. A body can take just so much.Read More Read Less

Bone pain for a couple of days, one week after the first injection. This was handled with pain pills, and I never hurt with subsequent injections. Medication seems to have done what it is supposed to.

My experience was similar to the one above by Rose, the only difference is I suffered from the most acute migrane ever. I was literally down for 3 days. The pain so severe I could not think, I too experienced some deep back bone pain but compared nothing to the migrane. I found that once the pain is so severe it is too late to manage it. This being a side effect not too many patients seem to suffer from. I agree too with Rose far worse than the treatment itself, something else to raise the blood count has to be done for I am not in it for round two, I would rather live in a bubble.Read More Read Less

For me --this was the drug from hell! Right after my first shot I had a general ill feeling--exaustion and aches . Woke the next morning with pain throughout my body--bones--muscles--even skin hurt!! The Back of my head-neck-shoulders and upper back were swollen and sore to the touch --so hard to even lay my head on my pillow---sharp stabbing pains throughout my body and spine and for extra measure flu symptoms to boot. Four days of pure misery culminating with a trip to th ER Easter night with sever lower back pain with shooting sprays of pain in lower back to hips & down my legs to the back of my knees. There must be a better option for someone already dealing with Chemo and it's effects --which by the way were much milder than the Neulasta! I will ask to be taken off this drug at my next doctor visit. Read More Read Less

As an aside, someone had mentioned that "you may have achy feelings like you have the flu". Sure do, but it's better than getting an infection.