calves ache standing or walking uphill post TAC

Hi - I have a lot of muscle and joint pains I never had before chemo.  My last Taxol was May 15, 2012.  When I stand up from my couch or get out of bed every time I do I say "God help me" because I feel 90!  Once I am up and walking it is probably 80% better.  My MO says it will get better with time.   I have a tiny tiny bit of neuropathy on my right foot toes.  Feels nothing like the muscle pains.  

I'm sorry you feel sore and ancient and I can relate! How about this for a positive take on it: if you and your doc aren't sure it's neuropathy, then if it is, it's probably mild and more likely to resolve quickly?

I've had quite limiting neuropathy that started with Taxotere (had the dose reduced because of neurotoxicity) and continues a year later. My walking is best described as "clomping" at times. I went to a massage therapist who said something like the nerves are stimulating the muscles all the time so you're basically tiring them out even when you're at rest. 

I think the Tamoxifen may be aggravating things as I also have diffuse musculoskeletal pain (and arthritis, so hard to say what's what). I've just gone off Tamoxifen for a trial period to see what happens.

Have you tried Epsom Salt baths? I use up to 2 cups of salts in a hot bath. I'm also going to start massaging my legs before having the bath.

I heard one woman say her leg pain improved after she started hiking and biking/running again (something about it breaking up deposits in her legs?), but I can't imagine doing those things at this stage. 

Wishing improvement to all with sore legs, toes, and other parts!

Ifinishedchemo Feb 29. It just takes time. I thought my muscle pain would never go away your body has just been fucked over . It takes time for the muscle cells to rebuild.

I have some soreness today but that's only because I did 5k sat and then went out and danced my ass off with hubby