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Hi Shelia,
I had exactly what you are describing when I was on Taxol. My treatments were every other Friday and I knew that on the following Tuesday my legs would be numb from the knees down. They would get slightly better after a few days until the next time around. Chemo ended for me well over a year ago but I still have neuropathy in my legs, especially if they are tired. I too have trouble sleeping at night at times, but fortunately Advil does help somewhat. I have a feeling I have some permanent nerve damage that I will just have to deal with. I remember reading something about glutanine powder for neuropathy but never looked into it.
I know this has been such a long road for you. I truly admire your tenacity and upbeat spirit as you continue to fight.
Best regards,
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Gerri
Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05
Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative
ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++
AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense
Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done
then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007
Radiation 30 treatments
Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal)
May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara
Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months
March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening
********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault
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