Leg and hand pain after Chemo

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allie1075
allie1075 Member Posts: 27
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

Good Morning All,

Has anyone had pain in their feet and hands after chemo?  I had read a little about it before, but cannot find it now.  It is a terrible burning feeling when moving.  I am going to call my Onco later today. Any suggestions would be so appreciated.

Thanks, Allie

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  • shelloz1
    shelloz1 Member Posts: 405
    edited March 2009

    Hi Allie,

    Which type of chemo did you have?  If it was Taxol, you are probably suffering from Neuropathy, it is very common.  I have Neuropathy, my fingers and toes go from feeling numb to feeling like pins and needles to hurting and burning.

    Shelley

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  • denise1962
    denise1962 Member Posts: 193
    edited March 2009

    Allie I also have the tingling and numbness in my feet and hands. I just bought some new shoes (larger size) and it makes the numbness even worse now for my feet. Most of the time I have just wear house shoes or loose socks. My oncologist said to keep my feet warm and that sometimes helps., thou it hasn't really worked for me. As far a the hands I have't found anything to work. Do be careful around knives and sharp objects as I almost cut my finger the other day on a dog food can. Hardly felt anything.

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  • allie1075
    allie1075 Member Posts: 27
    edited March 2009

    I am getting AC, second treatment was last Wednesday, how long have you had it, any relief for it? It is so hard to walk. I should be going to the office today, worked from home yesterday, and may again today...Allie

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  • shelloz1
    shelloz1 Member Posts: 405
    edited March 2009

    Hi Allie,

    I don't think that AC usually has this affect, but you should definitely speak to the onc.  Mine was definitely from the Taxol, started a couple of months after I started the treatment.  I have had this for a year and a half, unfortunately it is permanent.

    Shelley

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  • nelia48
    nelia48 Member Posts: 539
    edited March 2009

    I hate to say it, but my feet still bother me terribly -- especially the numbness.  My chemo started in August, 2008 and went through December 3, 2008.  Here it is March, and my feet are still bothering me.  But I have to say, not as much as before.  It seems to be at night, in bed, that it bothers me the most.  Some say it never goes away --- permanent damage to nerve receptors.  Others say it does get a little better.  I'll have to wait it out and see.

    Cora

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  • nobleanna007
    nobleanna007 Member Posts: 641
    edited March 2009

    Allie,

        Are you getting the neulasta shot after chemo, that bothered me terriably after A/C. It can be very painful, ask for tylenol#3 which helped me alot!!!!

                                                      Good-luck!!

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