Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 Hi Deandra, I am sorry for your miscarriage. I had surgery in September of 2001. I am severely anemic as a result of surgery as well. I understand it is common in menstruating post-ops. Also, it is hard to get your iron back to normal since the part of our intestines which normally absorbs iron has been bypassed. I have been taking Vitron C (over the counter) because it is one of the few which we can absorb. It has helped somewhat, (my hemoglobin is up to 8.9 from 7) BUT I still have severe iron deficiency in my blood. My OB told me to not even dream of getting pregnant at this level, so I have opted for an iron infusion. This is where they hook you up to an IV and give you iron straight into your bloodstream. My endo thinks it will do the trick and then be able to maintain it with Vitron C. I strongly advise you to get a complete bloodwork for any deficiencies (B12, Folic Acid, Iron, protein etc..) done to get the green light on trying again. Good luck to you. ~Nahla Questions????? Okay. First let let me refresh my story.. I am 27 and I had surgery in june of 2001. I just had a misscarriage in july of this year. I was devestated and upset with questions. I found that being a year out after surgery shouldnt have any effect on the pregnany, so i was told. I still find that to be kinda general cause when I went to the surgeron after the misscarriage she did lab work and w rays and stuff. she told me i was severely anemic and of course I need to take my vitamins and supplements. I wasnt taking them at the time. But i take them faithfully now.. But my question is does the body go back to normal after a misscarriage? I just started my first cycle since then and so far no ovulation no nothing!! I am scared that I wont be able to get pregnant again. THey said to wait 3 months and I didnt want to but it looks like I may not have a choice. Please any input would help me, THanks in advance. Deandra in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 Hi Deandra, I am sorry for your miscarriage. I had surgery in September of 2001. I am severely anemic as a result of surgery as well. I understand it is common in menstruating post-ops. Also, it is hard to get your iron back to normal since the part of our intestines which normally absorbs iron has been bypassed. I have been taking Vitron C (over the counter) because it is one of the few which we can absorb. It has helped somewhat, (my hemoglobin is up to 8.9 from 7) BUT I still have severe iron deficiency in my blood. My OB told me to not even dream of getting pregnant at this level, so I have opted for an iron infusion. This is where they hook you up to an IV and give you iron straight into your bloodstream. My endo thinks it will do the trick and then be able to maintain it with Vitron C. I strongly advise you to get a complete bloodwork for any deficiencies (B12, Folic Acid, Iron, protein etc..) done to get the green light on trying again. Good luck to you. ~Nahla Questions????? Okay. First let let me refresh my story.. I am 27 and I had surgery in june of 2001. I just had a misscarriage in july of this year. I was devestated and upset with questions. I found that being a year out after surgery shouldnt have any effect on the pregnany, so i was told. I still find that to be kinda general cause when I went to the surgeron after the misscarriage she did lab work and w rays and stuff. she told me i was severely anemic and of course I need to take my vitamins and supplements. I wasnt taking them at the time. But i take them faithfully now.. But my question is does the body go back to normal after a misscarriage? I just started my first cycle since then and so far no ovulation no nothing!! I am scared that I wont be able to get pregnant again. THey said to wait 3 months and I didnt want to but it looks like I may not have a choice. Please any input would help me, THanks in advance. Deandra in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 In a message dated 9/15/02 5:48:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, danndeelyon@... writes: > I just started my first cycle since > then and so far no ovulation no nothing!! Deandra, What cycle day are you on? When you m/c your hcg levels have to come back down to where you can ovulate. The amount of time that takes varies. I have had 2 m/c's. The first time, it took almost 7 weeks to ovulate while the second took 5 weeks. I was 9 weeks pg the first time and six weeks the second time. How are you tracking ovulation? If I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to ask! Hugs, Edd 3/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 michelle, I am using the clearplan easy fertility monitor and so far nothing. I Just had my misscarriage in july so this is my first cycle since then my doc said my hcg levels were going down fast and my progesterone was really low they think that is why i m/c i am just waiting to ovulate again so we can try again. i called my doc and they said they would do a 23 day progesterone chk and to continue with the monitor. if no ovulation occurs they want me to wait t cycles before they try anything... i just hope everything is okay for and i can get pregnant again... THanks michelle for responding > In a message dated 9/15/02 5:48:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > danndeelyon@h... writes: > > > > I just started my first cycle since > > then and so far no ovulation no nothing!! > > Deandra, > What cycle day are you on? When you m/c your hcg levels have to come > back down to where you can ovulate. The amount of time that takes varies. I > have had 2 m/c's. The first time, it took almost 7 weeks to ovulate while > the second took 5 weeks. I was 9 weeks pg the first time and six weeks the > second time. > How are you tracking ovulation? If I can help in any way, please don't > hesitate to ask! > > Hugs, > > Edd 3/25/03 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 michelle, I am using the clearplan easy fertility monitor and so far nothing. I Just had my misscarriage in july so this is my first cycle since then my doc said my hcg levels were going down fast and my progesterone was really low they think that is why i m/c i am just waiting to ovulate again so we can try again. i called my doc and they said they would do a 23 day progesterone chk and to continue with the monitor. if no ovulation occurs they want me to wait t cycles before they try anything... i just hope everything is okay for and i can get pregnant again... THanks michelle for responding > In a message dated 9/15/02 5:48:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > danndeelyon@h... writes: > > > > I just started my first cycle since > > then and so far no ovulation no nothing!! > > Deandra, > What cycle day are you on? When you m/c your hcg levels have to come > back down to where you can ovulate. The amount of time that takes varies. I > have had 2 m/c's. The first time, it took almost 7 weeks to ovulate while > the second took 5 weeks. I was 9 weeks pg the first time and six weeks the > second time. > How are you tracking ovulation? If I can help in any way, please don't > hesitate to ask! > > Hugs, > > Edd 3/25/03 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 michelle, I am using the clearplan easy fertility monitor and so far nothing. I Just had my misscarriage in july so this is my first cycle since then my doc said my hcg levels were going down fast and my progesterone was really low they think that is why i m/c i am just waiting to ovulate again so we can try again. i called my doc and they said they would do a 23 day progesterone chk and to continue with the monitor. if no ovulation occurs they want me to wait t cycles before they try anything... i just hope everything is okay for and i can get pregnant again... THanks michelle for responding > In a message dated 9/15/02 5:48:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > danndeelyon@h... writes: > > > > I just started my first cycle since > > then and so far no ovulation no nothing!! > > Deandra, > What cycle day are you on? When you m/c your hcg levels have to come > back down to where you can ovulate. The amount of time that takes varies. I > have had 2 m/c's. The first time, it took almost 7 weeks to ovulate while > the second took 5 weeks. I was 9 weeks pg the first time and six weeks the > second time. > How are you tracking ovulation? If I can help in any way, please don't > hesitate to ask! > > Hugs, > > Edd 3/25/03 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 I need some info and figure this is the best place to get some.Hubby has been having GMCSF(generic for neupogen, etc...)shots to raise his white blood count so he can continue the chemo with avastin.Had his 5th(and last in series)shot this am.Anyway,about the same time he started the shots he developed severe pains in his lower back.He says it comes and goes like a spasm but is excruciating even with pain meds that have been working very well until this.Because of his spinal cord deficits he normally cannot feel muscle or surface pain so I'm thinking this has to be tumor or organ related.We've not been aware of any bone mets but his hematology has been so irratic the past few weeks,I've been wondering....He thinks it's caused by the shots because that's when it started but I can't find anything in the side effects about causing pain and it doesn't make sense to me. I know some of you on the board have personal experience with this drug to increase the WBC and I would really appreciate any info you can share.Also,info on bone mets would be appreciated,just in case. His next appointment with the onc is 4/22 so I'm trying to gather info prior. Thanks!!!! (caregiver to Hubby,dx inoperable stage IV cc 7/03,currently on third chemo regime) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 - Hello , My Mom was getting weekly shots of Neulasta to boost her WBC while on Folfox4. She would get back and leg pains about 4-5 days after getting the Neulasta. Her doctor told her this was one of the major side effects and to take Advil to help the pain. She did and the pain usually went away in a day or 2. I'm not positive this is the same kind of medicine your husbands getting but everything I've read regarding Neulasta mentions bone pain as a common side effect. Hope this helps. Kat -- In colon_cancer_support , " mlhilbrand " <mlhilbrand@y...> wrote: > I need some info and figure this is the best place to get some.Hubby > has been having GMCSF(generic for neupogen, etc...)shots to raise his > white blood count so he can continue the chemo with avastin.Had his > 5th(and last in series)shot this am.Anyway,about the same time he > started the shots he developed severe pains in his lower back.He says > it comes and goes like a spasm but is excruciating even with pain > meds that have been working very well until this.Because of his > spinal cord deficits he normally cannot feel muscle or surface pain > so I'm thinking this has to be tumor or organ related.We've not been > aware of any bone mets but his hematology has been so irratic the > past few weeks,I've been wondering....He thinks it's caused by the > shots because that's when it started but I can't find anything in the > side effects about causing pain and it doesn't make sense to me. I > know some of you on the board have personal experience with this drug > to increase the WBC and I would really appreciate any info you can > share.Also,info on bone mets would be appreciated,just in case. > His next appointment with the onc is 4/22 so I'm trying to gather > info prior. > Thanks!!!! > > (caregiver to Hubby,dx inoperable stage IV cc 7/03,currently on third > chemo regime) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 - Hello , My Mom was getting weekly shots of Neulasta to boost her WBC while on Folfox4. She would get back and leg pains about 4-5 days after getting the Neulasta. Her doctor told her this was one of the major side effects and to take Advil to help the pain. She did and the pain usually went away in a day or 2. I'm not positive this is the same kind of medicine your husbands getting but everything I've read regarding Neulasta mentions bone pain as a common side effect. Hope this helps. Kat -- In colon_cancer_support , " mlhilbrand " <mlhilbrand@y...> wrote: > I need some info and figure this is the best place to get some.Hubby > has been having GMCSF(generic for neupogen, etc...)shots to raise his > white blood count so he can continue the chemo with avastin.Had his > 5th(and last in series)shot this am.Anyway,about the same time he > started the shots he developed severe pains in his lower back.He says > it comes and goes like a spasm but is excruciating even with pain > meds that have been working very well until this.Because of his > spinal cord deficits he normally cannot feel muscle or surface pain > so I'm thinking this has to be tumor or organ related.We've not been > aware of any bone mets but his hematology has been so irratic the > past few weeks,I've been wondering....He thinks it's caused by the > shots because that's when it started but I can't find anything in the > side effects about causing pain and it doesn't make sense to me. I > know some of you on the board have personal experience with this drug > to increase the WBC and I would really appreciate any info you can > share.Also,info on bone mets would be appreciated,just in case. > His next appointment with the onc is 4/22 so I'm trying to gather > info prior. > Thanks!!!! > > (caregiver to Hubby,dx inoperable stage IV cc 7/03,currently on third > chemo regime) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 - I also experienced bone pain after Neupagin due to the stimulation of bone marrow. For me it was mostly my femurs and ribs, but you have bone marrow in your spine also. For me the pain lasted only one day, and was tolerable, but I have heard some people require stronger pain medication. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 - I also experienced bone pain after Neupagin due to the stimulation of bone marrow. For me it was mostly my femurs and ribs, but you have bone marrow in your spine also. For me the pain lasted only one day, and was tolerable, but I have heard some people require stronger pain medication. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Thanks Kat, the one he's actually on is called Leukine(brand name)of sargramostin, and it doesn't list bone pain but I think most of these drugs are pretty similar so it would make sense. Thanks! > > I need some info and figure this is the best place to get > some.Hubby > > has been having GMCSF(generic for neupogen, etc...)shots to raise > his > > white blood count so he can continue the chemo with avastin.Had his > > 5th(and last in series)shot this am.Anyway,about the same time he > > started the shots he developed severe pains in his lower back.He > says > > it comes and goes like a spasm but is excruciating even with pain > > meds that have been working very well until this.Because of his > > spinal cord deficits he normally cannot feel muscle or surface pain > > so I'm thinking this has to be tumor or organ related.We've not > been > > aware of any bone mets but his hematology has been so irratic the > > past few weeks,I've been wondering....He thinks it's caused by the > > shots because that's when it started but I can't find anything in > the > > side effects about causing pain and it doesn't make sense to me. I > > know some of you on the board have personal experience with this > drug > > to increase the WBC and I would really appreciate any info you can > > share.Also,info on bone mets would be appreciated,just in case. > > His next appointment with the onc is 4/22 so I'm trying to gather > > info prior. > > Thanks!!!! > > > > (caregiver to Hubby,dx inoperable stage IV cc 7/03,currently on > third > > chemo regime) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Thanks Kat, the one he's actually on is called Leukine(brand name)of sargramostin, and it doesn't list bone pain but I think most of these drugs are pretty similar so it would make sense. Thanks! > > I need some info and figure this is the best place to get > some.Hubby > > has been having GMCSF(generic for neupogen, etc...)shots to raise > his > > white blood count so he can continue the chemo with avastin.Had his > > 5th(and last in series)shot this am.Anyway,about the same time he > > started the shots he developed severe pains in his lower back.He > says > > it comes and goes like a spasm but is excruciating even with pain > > meds that have been working very well until this.Because of his > > spinal cord deficits he normally cannot feel muscle or surface pain > > so I'm thinking this has to be tumor or organ related.We've not > been > > aware of any bone mets but his hematology has been so irratic the > > past few weeks,I've been wondering....He thinks it's caused by the > > shots because that's when it started but I can't find anything in > the > > side effects about causing pain and it doesn't make sense to me. I > > know some of you on the board have personal experience with this > drug > > to increase the WBC and I would really appreciate any info you can > > share.Also,info on bone mets would be appreciated,just in case. > > His next appointment with the onc is 4/22 so I'm trying to gather > > info prior. > > Thanks!!!! > > > > (caregiver to Hubby,dx inoperable stage IV cc 7/03,currently on > third > > chemo regime) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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