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What Can They Do To Help My White Blood Count Stay At The Normal Range If These Shots Aren't Working

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Imperial, MO

I already did my first 6 months of chemo just my white blood count will not stay up and they shot are making me hurt so bad I don't want to ever do them anymore

November 6, 2024
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😘 god bless

December 12, 2024
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If filgrastim shots are causing severe pain and not effectively maintaining your white blood cell count, there are other supportive care options that might help:

- Erythropoietin (Epo): Helps the body make red blood cells
- Darbepoetin (Aranesp): A longer-lasting form of erythropoietin.
- Oprelvekin (Neumega): Encourages Show Full Answer

If filgrastim shots are causing severe pain and not effectively maintaining your white blood cell count, there are other supportive care options that might help:

- Erythropoietin (Epo): Helps the body make red blood cells.
- Darbepoetin (Aranesp): A longer-lasting form of erythropoietin.
- Oprelvekin (Neumega): Encourages the growth of platelets.
- Antibiotics: To prevent or treat infections due to low white blood cell counts.

Discuss these options with your healthcare provider to find the best approach for your situation.

November 6, 2024

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