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cranky_granny
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2 years ago

Palbociclib Side effects back

That didn’t take long to have all the side effects back. i sure enjoyed the break maybe too much did heaps and had lots happening Just finished my 21 days and it's been like i didn’t get a break at all, mind you day 5 in and caught the flu and haven’t been able to shake it. The worst congestion and cough ever which doesn’t help the sore throat etc that I usually have with palbo. The itch is back. The snake skin and all the other joint aches from AI are intensified and about the only thing that hasn’t gotten bad yet is the lethargy (give it time). The alternative is not seeing any of the grandkids make me a great-granny.
 See the clinic this week. Had my dates out thought it was next week just as well they send me a text reminder. Its the gynaecologist next week. 
I’m going to see about a dose reduction to 100mg instead of the 125mg of Palbo 

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  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
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    2 months ago
    Ouch on the bruising on the hips! 
    Take care and hopefully improvement will come soon and you can cope with sitting at work!
    Best wishes

    BTW I hear your discomfort I had a hip replacement in 2022 - it was an ongoing issue that I didn't realise how bad it had got - a couple of falls with horrid bruising had happened along the way.  

    It's a bitch that we are not taut and terrific as we age.....oh well, at least I am upright!
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    arpie
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    2 months ago
    So sorry to hear this, @cranky_granny :(  So glad there are no breaks.  It'll take a while for it to settle, sadly - I hope you can take something to control any pain xx take care buddy 

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    cranky_granny
    Member
    2 months ago
    I think the universe is out to get me. Had a tumble on the weekend nothing huge. Got up okay. But as the days progresses I got more  achey and walking got harder than usual. Off to ED just to be sure nothing major.  Discovered a nice big bruise on the back of my hip., Which I couldn’t see. Fortunately no break. Just nasty bruising hip joint took a good jarring. Hopefully I will be fine for work next week because sitting makes the pain worse. 

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    cranky_granny
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    2 months ago
    Thanks everyone the specialist appointment is I think either the 12 march or the 19th. Forgotten already. I put in the wrong month on calendar so now i have to ring them to confirm which date it actually is.  Duh dumbo mistake there. 
  • Anne94's avatar
    Anne94
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    2 months ago
    @cranky_granny
    hope you get an operation date for the gallbladder removal soon.  Have had the gallbladder out a couple of years ago. No issues since. 
  • FiJane's avatar
    FiJane
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    2 months ago
    @cranky_granny it’s such a lot isn’t it?!
    every scan seems to find something else on top of the Mets!
    I also have gall stones which were discovered through scans for cancer. Only little so far though. Nobody has said anything about treating them, must ask!
    hope you get your appointments sooner than later. 🤗 
  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
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    2 months ago
    Bummer about the stones, @cranky_granny xx  Shame they didn't deal with them when they were smaller & able to be blasted & passed (tho they say the passing is worse than giving child birth!)  :(   I hope you get a surgery date soon - a few friends have had their gall bladder removed & done fine - it is often done by laproscope now.  I think you need to stay away from fatty foods.  
    (After gallbladder removal surgery, you should eat a low-fat diet that includes lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. You should also avoid high-fat foods, fried foods, and processed foods.)

    Yep, getting old sucks - but beats the alternative ;(  xx

    Take care, thinking of you xx
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    cranky_granny
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    3 months ago
    Well results are in for ultrasound on gallbladder and Mammogram/ ultrasound. On one hand  Nothing suspicious in Boobs that they didn’t already know about. As for the gallbladder the stones are 2.2 cm and floaters. Seeing as the duct is only 4mm in size they are never going to pass. The Gastroenterologist i see doesn’t deal with gallbladder so yet another specialist to add to the collection. GP faxed my results to a General surgeon and got a message back to call and book in now have that appointment on 19th March. GP is pretty sure I will loose the gallbladder because the stones are too big to blast and definitely wont pass. 
    Still waiting to hear from hospital re top and tail over a year since that booking was done with hospital that will be 4 years since last one every time I have them they take polyps from different places. And say come back in 2 years due to family history 
    I always seem to be on some sort of waiting list these days. these stones have grown considerably since they were first discovered. One thing after another thats for sure. This getting old is crazy. Add in the mets treatment over it all some days. I suppose having the scans for my lesions is showing up all these other things 1 by 1. Wonder what else will start breaking down. 
    Bitch done now to get in with other more joyous things
  • Julez1958's avatar
    Julez1958
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    4 months ago
    Hi @cranky_granny and others , I am on another drug but my oncologist has me on Neulasta injections which bring my neutrophils back up to normal range,
    Might be different protocols for different drugs ( and individual circumstances) but thought I would mention it .