Painful/stiff hands and feet post chemo
Hi...I finished chemo 9 weeks ago now but still have very painful hands and feet. I noticed it after approximately 6 taxol, however i went on to complete all 12. I don't think its peripheral neuropath...
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I'm sorry to hear you're having this trouble. I've just finished typing on another thread that my hands have never really recovered from chemo. Though now Letrozole is affecting them as well.
Initially I had no trouble with my feet but in the last few months my big toe joints in particular have been quite painful, sometimes making it difficult to walk. But I put this down to the AI.
Chemo is strong stuff. My oncologist said I'd be back to 60 - 70% three months after, and back to 100% after a year. Many people I've spoken to who have actually had it say it's more like two - three years. Give yourself time.
You can also try some of the complimentary medicines. I'm currently giving acupuncture a try. Hang in there, K xox
Initially I had no trouble with my feet but in the last few months my big toe joints in particular have been quite painful, sometimes making it difficult to walk. But I put this down to the AI.
Chemo is strong stuff. My oncologist said I'd be back to 60 - 70% three months after, and back to 100% after a year. Many people I've spoken to who have actually had it say it's more like two - three years. Give yourself time.
You can also try some of the complimentary medicines. I'm currently giving acupuncture a try. Hang in there, K xox