Hello,
Took my first filgrastrim injection today and boy was I ill 30 mins later, sweating, heart pain, tight chest, wheezy rash etc.Sorted itself out after hour. Rang unit I attend and they want me to go in to hosp for the next one but I really don’t think I can do it again
any suggestions? 
Sorry to read this. Ive been having filgrastim injections but have not reacted like that, I just get achy bones which is normal as the bone marrow is working harder to produce white blood cells thata way it was explained to me.
Sounds like u have had an allergic reaction maybe? Sorry cant help but hope u get it sorted or they prescribe something else
Hugs x
Thanks Clare,
Good to know it’s working for you. Will let you know how I get on this afternoon
Hugs
x
ooh it does sound like u had some kind of reaction to it, hope todays one goes ok. I think you’re better off having having it in hosp so they can keep an eye on u. I inject them myself & have had no bother apart from bad aches. x
Didn’t have to have filgrastrim - they wanted to give me something else which was similar but I’m sad to say I got all upset and said if they did it in a+E resus with a cannula in I’d be happier.!! They said it sounded like a reaction, could be to the way it was made, the rubber bung, agents within it etc After much discussion as I am not yet neutropaenic they compromised and said to take my temp twice a day and then if I need it I’ll be in hospital having iv antibiotics with a line in and a controlled environment if they give it again and I’m unwell so left feeling alot happier.
Thanks for your concerns.
Glad it worked out for you, hope you stay well x