Paclitaxel & Hot spotty hands, spots on arms and rashy ankles and spots on legs, rash on both knees
Hi Sisters, I looking for advice or tips that may have worked for you. I'm on weekly Paclitaxel and have hot spotty hands since week 2 (have completed 7 of the 12 Paclitaxel), which looks like sunburn. I bought cotton gloves to wear for protection at Priceline. My big toe nails have lifted but not fallen off completely and are manky looking and funky smelling (have tried condy's crystals for toes on my GPs recommendation and what a disaster with stained feet and nails, I've swapped to soaking/washing in a dilution of Dettol and Espsom salts). My feet, ankles and legs have now developed spots and a rashy look. Oncologist didn't say much but recommended cortisone cream for spots and anti fungal treatment for toes (I haven't tried that yet, but intend too). I started chemo in July and I've completed 11 out of 16 rounds - every three weeks I also have Carboplatin with Paclitaxel, which seems to give me more side affects. I have lost 99% of eyebrows and lashes and of course I'm bald. thank you, Bron
skin rash
Hi, i have a severe all over body rash and temp today and have just been to a GP (not my usual Dr). She thinks I have had a severe allergic reaction to Tamoxifen even though I've been on it now for 5 months. Has anybody else had a reaction like this as I am not at all convinced, she didn't even look at the worst of the rash which is on my left side and then told me to get clay powder to rub on the rash and go to emergency if it gets any worse.
Rashes
Hello ladies. I haven't been on for a while as I have started my treatment. I had first lot of chemo and went well for first couple of days then it hit me. I have had mouth thrush, sty and conjunctivitis which I seem to have under control. This morning when I got up I now seem to have a weird rash over my torso and it is a bit itchy. Has anyone else experienced rashes while on chemo. I am worried they won't give me my next treatment if I have anything is that correct. Thank you for feed back