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Paclitaxel and neuropathy
Hi ladies, just seeking some advice if I may. I am due for my sixth dose of paclitaxel tomorrow and a couple days ago became aware for the first time of some tingling in my feet and fingers. Fingers have essentially improved and feet just feel spongy. My oncologist would ideally like me to have 12 but has mentioned stopping at 8 if I got numbness. Just a bit nervous at how bad it could get, Would love to hear from anyone who has experienced and how you managed, many thanks.
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- Wooda it does sound like your Oncologist is right on it. Id say youll be ok and great idea with some meds for some rest. I used Ativan and was enough to settle me. X
- Saw my oncologist will persist to 9 doses and reduce a little if needed. I feel reassured after all your advice and talking with my onc. He has prescribed me something to help me sleep which I will take only once or twice a week. Thanks once again for all your advice, it's very appreciated.
- Absolutely, yes I tried a few things worst luck but nothing stopped it, but it absolutely will stop once you finish treatment! :) hang in there!! xo
- Yes me too the night of Taxol. I think I will try a sleeping tablet tonight. It is a weird feeling!
- Aaaah yes restless legs syndrome, I too had that I think either the day of Taxol or the next night. Very annoying! but it does stop. x
- I am seeing my oncologist today so will discuss and let you all know. I am also having trouble sleeping, my legs won't stay still, oh the joy!!!
- Wooda, I had 8 Taxol straight after 4 FEC, my hands were pretty good, slight tingling, my feet however I still have numbness in some toes and chronic pain if I walk more than 30 mins and Im 13 months post chemo, it has however slightly improved and I wouldnt say causing alot of problems at all. :) Hugs Melinda xo
- I experienced both big toes going a numb. My oncologist dropped the dose by a tiny bit and said I could cut one of the last treatment out ( which I didn't do) So I finished Paclitaxel Feb 2016. The feeling has slowly returned over the months. Winter was worse and I used a hot water bottle to help. But it's definitely improving. Just wish I had more energy! Always great in the morning but still need an arvo rest. Take care.
Anne-Marie - Thanks will do
- Look into melatonin. I had it through taxol and had zero neuropathy. I also spoke to pharmacy in the cancer day unit and my oncologist and it does not clash with the chemo. Good luck x
