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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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Taxol is really hard on your ligaments. Lots of us have had similar foot and hand issues that can't be described as neuropathy. Some win the major prize and get both. It's really sucky but mine improved very, very slowly.
I ended up going to a podiatrist who, predictably, wanted me to buy orthotics. They weren't helpful--$260 for inner soles? Really?
In despair I went and saw a different podiatrist who, predictably, told me the orthotics werent the right ones and wanted to sell me another pair. No. She did give me some basic exercises which helped. Really simple stuff, hang onto a chair and raise yourself up onto your toes. Do it in sets of 10 when ever you think of it. Stand on one leg and balance.
I don't know if that's what turned my issues around or if it was just a matter of time, but it's worth a go. Mxx
I ended up going to a podiatrist who, predictably, wanted me to buy orthotics. They weren't helpful--$260 for inner soles? Really?
In despair I went and saw a different podiatrist who, predictably, told me the orthotics werent the right ones and wanted to sell me another pair. No. She did give me some basic exercises which helped. Really simple stuff, hang onto a chair and raise yourself up onto your toes. Do it in sets of 10 when ever you think of it. Stand on one leg and balance.
I don't know if that's what turned my issues around or if it was just a matter of time, but it's worth a go. Mxx