Is it possible to have permanent pain after only 3 chemo treatments?

Question

I had stage 1 Ovarian Cancer last summer. It was removed and fully contained, no spreading. Opted to have elective chemo for prevention. Only had 3 treatments, however the 2 meds I were given had side effects of pain and hair loss. When I go for my checkups the doctor says "it is not from the chemo". But I KNOW that I did NOT feel like this BEFORE the chemo. It is deep nerve and joint pain all over my body. Possibly Fibromyalgia? My one elbow has horrible tendinitis and the lower arm, wrist and hand of the side I use are affected. Almost like carpal tunnel, but I don't work and other than being on the computer for fun, don't use my wrists excessively? PLEASE RESPOND, thankyou :)

Answer 1

As you have had ovarian cancer, I feel it is safe to assume you have now artificially reached early menopause.

Because of this you will no longer be producing certain hormones.

This can lead to some arthritic like pain that usually manifests itself later.

Try discussing it from this angle with your Dr. It is not a direct side effect of the chemo, but could be an indirect one from your combined cancer and treatments.