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kari · 11-20-2006, 08:10 PM

Hi Kelly,
I had 4 rounds of AC (not DD), followed by 4 rounds of Taxol this summer (finished on Aug 22). The Taxol caused a lot of joint and muscle aches and pains, very intense. It probably took a good 3-4 weeks for the severe intensity to pass. Since then I still experience stiffness and achiness to some degree, almost daily. It seems to move from joint to joint & muscle to muscle. The neuropathy from the Taxol seemed to be better for awhile, then came back again. Every day is a new experience---but one I am happy to be around to have!
I just started my Herceptin last week, and am pleased to report it's been a much better experience than any of the chemo.
Hang in there.
Take care,
Karen

The Good Lord gave us mountains, so we could learn how to climb!

11-20-2006, 08:10 PM	#2
kari Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 48	Hi Kelly, I had 4 rounds of AC (not DD), followed by 4 rounds of Taxol this summer (finished on Aug 22). The Taxol caused a lot of joint and muscle aches and pains, very intense. It probably took a good 3-4 weeks for the severe intensity to pass. Since then I still experience stiffness and achiness to some degree, almost daily. It seems to move from joint to joint & muscle to muscle. The neuropathy from the Taxol seemed to be better for awhile, then came back again. Every day is a new experience---but one I am happy to be around to have! I just started my Herceptin last week, and am pleased to report it's been a much better experience than any of the chemo. Hang in there. Take care, Karen The Good Lord gave us mountains, so we could learn how to climb!