Don’t know whether I’m being impatient but finished 3xfec and 3xtax in Feb.
Still have the dripping nose (though not as bad as before) and the painful soles of the feet (which has become more noticeable since I’m wearing sandals). The peripheral neuropathy is still aroiund but i was warned that could take some time to settle. have an appt with the onc next week do I mentio it to her?
Crispy
I didn’t have painful soles, but I do have numb patches on my toes. I finished FEC/Tax in September. I found these continued to get worse for about three months, and since then I don’t think they’ve really changed. Recently I’ve had the occasionally pain in my worst toe, and I hobble rather than walk for a couple of hours until it passes. I assume this is to do with the nerve damage. As I had a similar pain went it first went numb, I’m wondering if this is a sign that the feeling may come back soon?
I finished Taxotere at the end of last June and I still have aching knees from time to time.
It can take several months, and with neuropathy the damage can be permanent. I still have peculiar sensation on the sole of the foot following Navelbine two years ago. It took around eight months before full use of the leg muscles returned.
thanks for all your replies.
suppose it needs patience. Has anyone experienced a change in the shape of their toes bones whilst it is happening?. One second toe now is raised and easily bruised and the other has develpoed visible nodules. I’m fed up with wearing trainers or a pair of ecco lace ups. Any comfortable suggestions?
Crispy
Hello,
It may help you to know that each person will be unique in the time they take to recover from treatment, and the affects they experience.
It can take many months for you to feel as though your body is returning to a new normal for you, and a few people do experience permanent nerve damage in the hands and/or feet due to treatment with the Taxane drugs.
After chemotherapy and radiotherapy has finished it is often a good time to be in touch with your breast care nurse if you are not already in regular contact with her, as she will be able to monitor your recovery, and offer additional support during the recovery phase.
In addition to this if you would like to talk to one of our nurses or trained helpliners about any concerns you may have, please do call our freephone helpline on 0808 800 6000, and they will be happy to talk with you.
BW’s
Tara
Clinical Nurse Specialist