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New side effects from Paclitaxel
My stomach generates a lot of gas since I started Paclitaxel, however, my Oncologist says she has never heard of any of her patients having such a problem. I have tingles on my finger tips which ...
Oh the manifest joys of Taxol! Tingling in the finger is is peripheral neuropathy - it may get no worse than this, but then again it may. Talk to your oncologist about what may deter any development. I found vitamin B helped a bit. My oncologist said that Taxol was particularly hard on soft tissue - so eyes, nose and presumably the mouth too. I got somewhat tired eyes and a bloody nose (all cleared up fast once I stopped) but not mouth problems, but I think one or two others have reported a bit of numbness around the mouth too. Best wishes.