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Busgirl406
Busgirl406 Member Posts: 12
edited June 2016 in Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After

I'm on my third round of chemo and a day and a half ago my hands and my feet started itching the only thing I think I did differently was take a water pill has anybody ever experienced the itching that you just can't stop??

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited May 2016

    hi Busgirl406, it's been a long time since chemo but I don't remember my hands & feet itching like that. Would putting them in a basin of cool water bring relief? Maybe contact your onc's on-call nurse and ask about it. That's gotta be annoying. Best wishes!

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  • Busgirl406
    Busgirl406 Member Posts: 12
    edited May 2016

    i read it can be part of hand / foot syndrome.

    I did soak my feet and hands then applied a natural cream and went to bed.

    I also took a benadryl, but need to contact the nurse today.

    Thank you for responding


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  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2016

    What chemo are you on?

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  • Artista928
    Artista928 Member Posts: 2,753
    edited May 2016

    There are times I itched like mad during and even after chemo. It's pretty much resolved now.

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  • lalady1
    lalady1 Member Posts: 618
    edited May 2016

    Busgirl - when I was on Taxoterrible/Cytoxan in 2013, I became allergic to Taxotere afte round 3 (rash on hands and feet). Onc gave me meds (Atarax) and more steroids so I finished 6 rounds. What chemo are you on? Please call your onc.

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  • Zoziana
    Zoziana Member Posts: 114
    edited June 2016

    Busgirl 406: Did your hand and foot itching resolve? I am on weekly Taxol/Herceptin, and form week #1 I had a rash and itching hands, but Benadryl took care of that and I take it each week for 4 days after chemo (and get it during chemo.) But then, after #5, this past week, I got uncontrollable heel itching, along with redness, and pain. It lasted, in varying degrees, for several days. Tried creams and Bendryl, but I'm not sure anything worked. It mostly wore off after 2 days, but I have residual heel pain, almost a bone pain. My MO says it is likely hand/foot syndrome, which can happen with several different types of chemo. Hope you are doing better!

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited June 2016

    Busgirl....I don't want to scare you but itching in hands and feet can be a sign of neuropathy. Try taking an antihistamine both orally and topically. However if they don't help speak with your doc. I hope I'm wrong but I thought you should be aware. Good luck and keep us posted.

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