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Peripheral Neuropathy
Hi All, I have started this new thread because I am worried. I am 2 months out of chemo (Dose Dense 4xAC 4xPaclitaxol) and the neuropathy in my feet is getting worse. From the balls of my feet to m...
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I get so confused with the names of the drugs. Is Taxol the same as paclitaxel or is that a totally different drug? I am not on any tablets as I am triple negative.
I had Paclitaxel chemo. My PN started with a bang after number 6 and got steadily worse over the next few days, so they stopped chemo. For the first five I only had pins and needles in my hands but that went away in a few days.
Six months later the feet are still a problem and it has now travelled up my right leg, weird sensations, numbness and pain.
I hope it gets better as walking and driving is a problem sometimes.
I had Paclitaxel chemo. My PN started with a bang after number 6 and got steadily worse over the next few days, so they stopped chemo. For the first five I only had pins and needles in my hands but that went away in a few days.
Six months later the feet are still a problem and it has now travelled up my right leg, weird sensations, numbness and pain.
I hope it gets better as walking and driving is a problem sometimes.