I had awful joint / muscle pain whilst on taxol and herceptin but then the last 3 cycles it just suddenly stopped. So bizarre. But I have periodically over the years experienced various nerve pains(causing aching and sharp pains in a number of extremeties) due to disc issues. Sooo....my thought now is the chemo may have re stimulated those previous damaged nerves. My oncologist suggested this as originally my neuropathy was one sided 2 toes only....and said that old injuries can flare up.
Now I had some issues with my neck and posture due to my heavy breasts in the past which gave me nerve pain, aching, weakness in my hands and elbows and particularly grip and lifting issues. Even now with them gone I have to be very conscious of posture, not being round shouldered or hunching as this causes the nerve pain to come back in the wrists. ..which is just like an aching. Sitting looking at phone screens can really play up if not careful.
I'm not saying the chemo isn't causing it, but it might be stimulating old irritated nerves. Thought I'd let you know about my hand wrist issues as it was a mystery ...I underwent many many tests and saw rheumatoid specialists etc but eventually solved it myself. I also have some spurs in my neck and disc degeneration which contribute to the issue. Good posture, regular stretching like in yoga and exercise really seem to help.
This article is interesting. Can be known as thoracic outlet syndrome or costoclavicular syndrome.
http://www.chronicbodypain.net/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bra-strap-syndrome/
Hope things improve fir you soon. Kath x
