Feet - pins and needles

CBS13

Yes pins and needles and foot pain. Pain is in the rear sole of the foot. I just told my oncologist about it and she said it is a side effect from Anastrozole.

If I sit fo long periods of time it can go really numb sometimes. It gets better with movement.

Argh!

CBS13 - I have pins and needles in my hands and feet and I believe they are permanent damage from Taxol (paclitaxel). However, I also take Letrozole and I think the AI either adds to or aggravates the pins and needles I get from the permanent neuropathy. Pins and needles can also be a sign of low estrogen, generally, but also can come from such things as dehydration and electrolyte imbalances (I've experienced a lot of that too, and have been to the ER several times for this problem), and in some cases it can come from spinal issues. I've been gradually learning to tell the difference from when it is "just" from the Taxol and AI, as opposed to dehydration and electrolyte problems. Pins and needles in hands and feet only seem to be more related to neuropathy and low estrogen, but pins and needles that you can feel in all your limbs and even your face sometimes, seem to be more related to either low estrogen or dehydration/electrolyte problems. The more extensive and pronounced they get, start thinking electrolytes; especially if you have other symptoms like weakness and heart palpitations.

I have pins and needles in my hands only and started after a month on Letrozole. My chiropractor says it’s carpal tunnel but I suspect it’s just a side effect. I have my 3 month check up early January so I will bring it up then. Sore joints etc I have been able to manage with some Advil!