The Good & the Bad
 

Well, the good news is that the abraxane had helped! Last scan was clear, (except for some small unmeasurable spots??...not sure what they are) My last Abraxane is Aug 28Th, and scans around the end of Oct.

Now for the bad news....with the Navalbine, I had some nerve damage to my (L) leg, and am on Neurontin. My leg is mostly better, but lately is acting up just a little. My (L) hand, is numb & tingly from my middle finger to the (L) side. All of that side of the palm of my hand, and some sl pain along the (L) side...Neurontin was increased on Tues, but I haven't felt any difference. :(

Has anyone experienced this?

I had - getting my problems from Taxol. I chose not to take any drugs and did some light weights. After rads, I walked (and walked and walked). Slowly but surely my feeling came back (it can take up to 18 months for a nerve to regrow and regenerate - in the legs its even longer because nerves grow at a certain rate and the longer the nerve, the longer it can take).

Anyway, I am almost ok but I am not sure about my toes but I can live with that.

Dede,

I have neuropathy and I take Lyrica (prescription) and glucosamine/chondronitn (over the counter). Both have helped.

I also take Lyrica and it helps. I really would like to try to get away from taking Lyrica, because I think it is contributing to my weight gain. My general practioner also recommended taking GABA, because neurontin is made from that and is called something like GABApentin.

Also congrats on your news about Abraxane, it is also encouraging, because I had my first dose last Friday and will be taking my second dose tomorrow. I hope you continue to get good results!

Accupuncture has helped with neuropathy in my feet due to Taxotere. You might consider it.

All of these problems seem to congregate on my (L) side! So only half of me is falling apart.
Last night, I was very sick, severe stomach cramps, which led to nausea & vomiting......I felt terrible!!