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like a kick in the guts
It's been a few days and though yesterday Wednesday was in comparison a good day with little pain I thought today would be better but I instead it proved to be a really painful afternoon on both sides...
Hi Donna.
I have been living with bone mets for 7 years now. Had some ups and downs with pain, most severe because of a femur fracture for which I have had 7 lperations! pain is well under control now and I take very few painkillers. However, I have three weekly injections of xgeva ( denosamub?) and previously 4 weekly zometa intravenously. These are both types of bone strentheners and I believe help with the pain as an added benefit. Perhaps you could ask your oncologist about these? I was on tamoxifen for 5 years and then femara, both hormone suppressors. since they stopped working I am now on xeloda. All of these drugs play havoc with your body in some way! I try not to let it fet me down and focus on making the most of every day. It does get better!! Though the rollercoaster keeps on rolling!
Hopefully you can get that pain managed soon so that you can get back to enjoying each day.
Hugs to you, Julie. xx