I had Zarxia before my stem cell collection. The pain was horrible. Pulsing pain from my pelvis and thighs. Oxycodone didn't touch it. I refused and growth factors after transplant. So many people on here have no problems with them. I hope and pray I never have to take them. I am so sorry for your Mother😥

My mother had Neulasta and had such serious side effects she cried hard all day. Said it was worse than the chemo. Has anyone else had this?

Thank you. I have read that infections are what kills most myeloma patients not the actual disease itself so the fact that he is more susceptible to infections is very scary. I am going to call the PA and ask why they don't use the Neulasta type drug.

My counts were up and down the entire year before transplant. My chemo was held or they had to lower the dose. I got pneumonia for the second time. So I was off for awhile then. It's so stressful. I wasn't given any growth factors to help my white cells until I was getting ready for transplant. I would like to know why also. I assume they were afraid of stimulating the myeloma cells? I was told the best thing for my counts was to get rid of the myeloma with the right treatment. Hoping his counts come up. Love Donna 💗💕