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Is severe joint pain in the shoulder a normal side effect of chemotherapy?

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Dr. John Geisler answered

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy and the the shots that help increase white blood cells both can cause pain in joints or bones. If the pain persists, check with your doctor.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Localized joint pain involving a single joint such as a shoulder is not a complication of chemotherapy unless it is related to a bacterial infection of the joint.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Joint pain: There is no direct relationship between chemotherapy and joint pain.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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A member asked:

Is severe joint pain in the shoulder a normal side effect of chemotherapy?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. John Geisler answered

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan answered

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

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