Hi,
Has anyone experienced sore joints post chemo & radiation? I finished treatment 2 weeks ago and have found that my feet and hands are super stiff in the mornings, sometimes overnight (although it has been cold here lately). I spoke to my naturopath and he said this is very common. I'm seeing my oncologist next week so i'll talk to him, but am just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I feel very old first thing in the morning! (but i'm only 35!).
Cass
There seems to be a bit of info on peripheral neuropathy which is nerve damage and is a side affect of paclitaxel which I had 12 doses of.
So if I could put it in to words, it would be like I've been walking around the city all day shopping in stilettoes! Just really achey feet. Sometimes they tingle/numb but mainly just really ache.
It relieves it slightly when I roatate my ankles in circles or wriggle my toes up and down but as soon as I stop, it comes back. I've spoken to my physio about it and he thinks its nerve damage as well.
Lets find an answer!!
Sam x
Hi Sam,
Thanks for being honest! I really mean it ... the feeling I get sounds really similar to yours. A bit frustrating but ah well. I'll bring it up with my Onc and see what he says. In the past when I've had joint ache I've found that accupuncture really helped so I think I'll give that a shot. Otherwise it looks like the massage therapist up the road will be getting more business from me!
Cass
Hi Sam,
Thanks for being honest! I really mean it ... the feeling I get sounds really similar to yours. A bit frustrating but ah well. I'll bring it up with my Onc and see what he says. In the past when I've had joint ache I've found that accupuncture really helped so I think I'll give that a shot. Otherwise it looks like the massage therapist up the road will be getting more business from me!
Cass
Hi Jo,
I'll be brutally honest, I finished my chemo 30/3/2008 and its the one side effect (apart from general Menopause) that is still causing me real issues.
Some nights I need to take pain killers. Its like a cross between Arthiritis and RLS (restless leg syndrome) and my GP has also confirmed that this is common post chemo. I'm yet to find any treatments that help.
This is one of my gripes when it comes to the Onoclogists following up on post chemo patients. How the hell will they know what we go through if we dont have follow up appointments for at least a year after our chemo stops?
Good luck girls,
Sam xx
Hi Jo,
I'll be brutally honest, I finished my chemo 30/3/2008 and its the one side effect (apart from general Menopause) that is still causing me real issues.
Some nights I need to take pain killers. Its like a cross between Arthiritis and RLS (restless leg syndrome) and my GP has also confirmed that this is common post chemo. I'm yet to find any treatments that help.
This is one of my gripes when it comes to the Onoclogists following up on post chemo patients. How the hell will they know what we go through if we dont have follow up appointments for at least a year after our chemo stops?
Good luck girls,
Sam xx
Hi Cass,
I am 43 and finshed my treatment on 30/6/2011 and have been finding the same thing. My feet feel very sore and kind of tingly and pins and needles. I will be interested to hear what you oncologist says as I have already had my final visit. Im hoping that once I start trying to build my self up fitness and health wise it will go away.
Cheers Jo
Hi Cass,
I am 43 and finshed my treatment on 30/6/2011 and have been finding the same thing. My feet feel very sore and kind of tingly and pins and needles. I will be interested to hear what you oncologist says as I have already had my final visit. Im hoping that once I start trying to build my self up fitness and health wise it will go away.
Cheers Jo
