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Rachel01
9 years agoMember
clumsiness or side effect of chemo?
Hi all, has anyone else had problems with things just falling out of their hands? I'm 3 weeks post chemo now (4 cycles AC, 2 Docitaxel, 4 paclitaxel). The other night I just filled my plate with my ...
primek
9 years agoMember
I found I just couldn't open stuff..
Even long life milk ...as my grip was effected. I also had some very subtle balance changes as well as my toenails being effected and toes numb on both feet. 7 weeks on I feel my balance is good and sensation returned to hands and vastly improved with feet. Make sure you tell your oncologist. I began to always use 2 hands to move stuff and stopped attempting heavier stuff in case I drop it.
Even long life milk ...as my grip was effected. I also had some very subtle balance changes as well as my toenails being effected and toes numb on both feet. 7 weeks on I feel my balance is good and sensation returned to hands and vastly improved with feet. Make sure you tell your oncologist. I began to always use 2 hands to move stuff and stopped attempting heavier stuff in case I drop it.