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Lolly · 11-24-2007, 03:56 PM

Sheila, I had really bad leg and foot pain on Taxol, years ago. My onc prescribed Neurontin, plus he said I could take regular Tylenol on top of that as needed. This combo did help, but didn't eliminate the pain completely, just made it bearable.

Since starting Taxotere, I've had similar leg pain at night the day of and for several days after treatment, and this time I asked for a script for Hydrocodone. I usually only need one at bedtime on the nights I have pain severe enough that I know extra-strength Tylenol won't do the job and I know I won't be able to sleep. Hydrocodone takes care of it, but I try not to take it more often than 2-3 nights in a row(usually only need it one or two nights) as then it brings on feelings of depression. It's a strong pain med, but it works wonders for me.

<3 Lolly

11-24-2007, 03:56 PM	#8
Lolly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,756	Sheila, I had really bad leg and foot pain on Taxol, years ago. My onc prescribed Neurontin, plus he said I could take regular Tylenol on top of that as needed. This combo did help, but didn't eliminate the pain completely, just made it bearable. Since starting Taxotere, I've had similar leg pain at night the day of and for several days after treatment, and this time I asked for a script for Hydrocodone. I usually only need one at bedtime on the nights I have pain severe enough that I know extra-strength Tylenol won't do the job and I know I won't be able to sleep. Hydrocodone takes care of it, but I try not to take it more often than 2-3 nights in a row(usually only need it one or two nights) as then it brings on feelings of depression. It's a strong pain med, but it works wonders for me. <3 Lolly __________________ Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation. Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.