Hi everyone,
I’m currently on my first cycle of chemo with Docetaxel (Taxotere) + Cyclophosphamide (TC).
Overall, I’d say I’m tolerating things okay — fatigue is there but manageable. Appetite is actually decent too.
But the bone pain is something else entirely.
Especially back/bone pain — it comes in waves and sometimes gets so bad that I’m not even able to walk properly for more than a few minutes.
I’m on Day 7 today. I thought Days 3–5 were supposed to be the worst, but yesterday (Day 6) was honestly horrible.
What I’ve been doing:
Taking paracetamol (Dolo) as advised
Also tried Zerodol (aceclofenac)
Using heating pads
I was also given an injection (pegfilgrastim / WBC booster) and my doctor said the bone pain could be because of that and should settle.
But it’s Day 7 and still coming and going, and it’s pretty intense when it hits.
Is this normal for TC chemo + pegfilgrastim?
How long did this kind of bone pain last for you?
Did anything actually help beyond paracetamol/heat?
Honestly just feeling exhausted dealing with these pain waves.
Would really appreciate hearing your experiences.