Neuropathy post final chemo

tanganchris- Yes it is possible. I am living proof . My neurooathy in my feet progressively worsened post chemo. 18 months later I suddenly could not move my ankles and was hospitalized w/suspected Guillien Barre Syndrome or MS. After several months and several new neurologist I was wearing leg braces and had trouble walking . A new group of neurolgist then said it was related to effects of chemo- specifically Taxol. I had to quit my nursing job and retire early at age 60.

I wore leg braces for 5 years. Finally about a year ago my leg felt stronger deslite foot drop and continuing neuropathy. I can now walk w/out a cane even, rather slower than I would like but happy that I can do some gardening and get around more. Still have not been able to ride a bike like I used to for years.

I am blessed to have two beautiful grandchildren who visit a lot and keep me active. I occasionally use a pain pill when my feet get bad at night but have learned to live w/it. There are various meds that are supposed to help neuropathy but none worked for me.Going in tbe swimming pool was best therapy, taking the weight off the legs. I am also taking Amitryptyline at bedtime for restless leg syndrome. It helps some. So please go see a neurologist and explore treatments.My prayers that it will clear up for you very soon.

Hugs

Rene

post chemo, I just had slight numbness in toes. This continued throughout 5 years on Letrozole. Now, after finishing Letrozole last September, I am now having pain and numbness on soles of both feet. My MO feels it is very odd for this to happen 5 years after chemo. Nevertheless, it has happened. Doing some massage to feet. Magnesium, B6. No improvement yet. I can step on a small grain of rice on my floor and it feels like there are many of them. Or sometimes feel as if a small pebble is there, and there is nothing. So frustrating.