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POST PACLITAXOL SIDE EFFECTS
Hi there I finished my last dose of paclitaxel 7 weeks ago had 4 doses AC prior to this and 4 doses taxol 2 weeks apart and still have some ongoing joint pain in my fingers and some numbness in my fin...
Congratulations on finishing the grueling part of treatment. It is quite normal to experience neuropathy in your hands and feet from the taxol chemo drugs. The aches and pains your describe can be from hormone blockers if you are on any and they are a side effect from these medications but like you said occurs mainly in the early mornings. I find that exercising has reduced my aches and pains. I try to incorporate at least 3 brisk walks into my week which includes doing steps (weight bearing) exercise. I find if I stick to my exercise regime my aches are minimal. I do squats while brushing my teeth in the mornings and before bed. Just small ways of incorporating bone exercise to your day. For the hot flushes I have been put on Efexor (an anti depressant) which is known to reduce symptoms, and in my case, it did! I was very sleep deprived and felt like I was going to go insane when menoupause symptoms kicked in and I had flushes every hour of the day. It does get better over time with the flushes. Unless you are on hormone blockers the effects of the menoupause should become less severe. Hang in there, you have come so far x