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What Causes Severe Leg Pain After Taking Neulasta Injection?
My wife had her first Neulasta injection and 5 days after she began to have severe leg pain in calves, thighs and posterior. So bad needed oxycodon on 4 hour cycle still has pain. Goes away for awhile, returns . She is due for 2nd treatment in 3 days. Concerned if pain could be worse and if there are real alternatives.
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
Hello,
It is not related to Neulasta.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is not related to Neulasta.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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