update on onc appt. about my neuropathy

[7andcounting]

Thank you to all who replied with advice.

My onc. is concerned that the neuropathy has come on so quickly since I had only had 3 doses (1 cycle). He is taking a wait and see approach. If I begin to lose my ability to do fine motor skills he will give me a break if I want, but would be reducing my dosage either way.

I'm glad he didn't say I had to stop the Navelbine, yet I sure don't want to end up with severe problems in my hands. It feels a wee bit like playing with fire since mose neuropathy resolves when drugs are stopped, but not all.

Thanks All!!

Joyce

[Jackie07]

Joyce,

Thanks for the update.

Perhaps you can try get in more exercises since exercise increases the synapses of the neurons... [At least helps more to reconnect/re-wire even if not capable of preventing neuropathy - just my own 'theory'.]

[tricia keegan]

Joyce, I took Lyrica for a short while which helped my neuropathy when on taxol so it may be worth asking your onc about it although it does have it's own side effects!!