Side affects Nivo immunotherapy

John2535
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Side affects Nivo immunotherapy

I am on a long program ofam  immunotherapy, Nivo for malignant Melanoma. I am suffering severe side affects.  Joint pain in shoulders ,knees, fingers and more.Steroids have cleared but I cannot continue to take them. Pain killers do not work,eg Ibrofen. Nighttime is  the big issue and lack of sleep. Can anyone  suggest some form of solution.  Thanks.

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