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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 ...
Hi Rachel,
I finished chemo 31/5.....and I still have chemo brain moments AND loss of strength in hand grip (it's like I have had my fingetips sanded smooth!) and arms....the docetaxel played havoc with my fingers and toes and i still have residual effects....I could not drive at all while having chemo! It was way too dangerous! I am only now confident enough to drive on my own (having radiotherapy at present) and i don't drive too far though as I am quite fatigued from rads.....I was told there was not much that can be done for the dropping of things until the numbness wears off....aparently it does....if in doubt ask your team....and you may benefit from physio too.....best wishes Xx
I finished chemo 31/5.....and I still have chemo brain moments AND loss of strength in hand grip (it's like I have had my fingetips sanded smooth!) and arms....the docetaxel played havoc with my fingers and toes and i still have residual effects....I could not drive at all while having chemo! It was way too dangerous! I am only now confident enough to drive on my own (having radiotherapy at present) and i don't drive too far though as I am quite fatigued from rads.....I was told there was not much that can be done for the dropping of things until the numbness wears off....aparently it does....if in doubt ask your team....and you may benefit from physio too.....best wishes Xx