Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy
"I have had Neulasta shots twice so far, the day after my chemo.  My white count is staying in the normal range, so Neulasta is doing it&#039;s job!  I get headaches, fever stays about 100.5 &amp; I just feel crummy for a few days.  My doctor&#039;s office recommends Claritin, starting the day of chemo, to avoid the &quot;bone aches&quot; Neulasta frequently causes &amp; I haven&#039;t experienced that symptom yet.  I take Tylenol to help the fever, but I also have been experiencing very bad insomnia- not sure if that&#039;s the chemo or Neulasta, but when you feel crummy, you WANT to sleep.

NOTE: My doctor&#039;s office forgot about the co-pay discount until after my 2nd shot, so I hope I don&#039;t have to pay for that &quot;oops&quot;!"