Neulasta fatigue?

[AnnClare]

For those of you who get Neulasta the day after your d/c, do you find you're tired? Last cycle (#6) I noticed that the day after my d/c I was okay, went that evening for my Neulasta shot, and then the next day I felt really tired. Same thing this round. Yesterday I was fine, got my shot around 5 PM, and today woke up feeling . . . off. Tired. I had to call in to work & take the day off because I didn't feel strong / energetic enough to perform 3 massage therapy sessions.

I know the main side effect is bone pain (which I have the day after the injection), but anyone else experience fatigue? This pisses me off. I've not had to cancel appointments until now - I feel like I'm a wuss, a ninny-baby. Just didn't feel I had it in me today.

[ziggymonster]

I get a Neulasta the day after each infusion....haven't noticed any side effects or pain, but the doc has me taking Claratin the day before and the day of the shot..... I assume this why I have no issue but who knows.

[BeansMama]

I deal with fatigue from the chemo, it could be a delayed side effect from that.

If you aren't taking Claritin definitely try it. I take one 24 hours before my shot and then 2 more doses the next 2 days. I have not had any issues with the Neulasta since I started the Claritin.

[Ajane]

Another vote for Clariton. In rounds 5-8, I had a total of twelve Neulasta shots. I always preceded each one with a single morning dose of Clariton and never had any additional issues.

[AnnClare]

Thanks for the Claritin suggestion, guys.

Maybe what I was feeling was a delayed reaction to the chemo. It was just odd that I felt okay on Thursday (day after d/c) but crappy on Friday. I was really tired on Wednesday, too, and as always couldn't wait to have the wretched pump removed!

Trying to keep my head up . . . 3 - 5 more cycles to go. Argh.

[Pita]

Hope you're feeling better (((AnnClare)))

I've been given Neupogen, not sure why not Neulasta which seems to last longer, I will have to ask.
Didn't read about the Claritin prior to my last shots, barely slept for 2 nights following the day of the #1 shot because the pain in my hip bones was so bad. Next time I definitely will use Claritin.

[Bev G]

Make sure you guys who are going to try the Claritin, make sure it's the Claritin D. It's the one you have to sign for in the pharmacy.