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Hi,
I noticed the neuropathy to be at its worst during Taxol treatments. At one period I was having tingling/numbness attacks all over. That has since subsided. The chemo has definitely left nerve damage.
This was my first winter dealing with neuropathy; it was difficult. My finger tips and toes are very sensitive to the cold now. I felt an instant frostbite effect on fingers and toes. When I came in from the cold the pain lasted over an hour until my body returned to normal. I need to wear gloves when I go outside still and in the snow I need to wear double socks to protect my feet. I finished chemo. Sept. 07, still hoping this is temporary. When inside I still feel numbness on the pads of my feet and toes; I still walk funny (like a duck) and keeping my balance is still tricky. My Internist suggested neurotin but I declined; I didn't like the side effects that were posted for that drug.
I also wondered if this was all a circulation problem as I have bruises on my legs from a year ago that never healed ? The chemo treatments have caused inflammation in both knees and has enhanced the pain from the degenerative arthritis (pain was dorminant prior to treatment) Take Care.
Tamara
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma 10/2006 HER2+
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