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I have been on 6 months of docetaxel and prednisone and now have moderately uncomfortable muscle and joint aches. What can be done to alleviate these symptoms?

April 26, 2017aches alleviate docetaxel Joint moderately months muscle prednisone uncomfortable

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I have been on 6 months of docetaxel and prednisone and now have moderately uncomfortable muscle and joint aches. What can be done to alleviate these symptoms?

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Frequently nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, Tylenol, or other analgesics give good or complete relief. A “vacation” or rest from chemotherapy may be needed if this side effect becomes too severe.