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joint pain after chemo
by cheche61, May 21, 2008 06:38AM
Its 6 months now since I finished chemo. 4x AC and 4xTaxol, followed by radiation. The AC did make me feel nausea and it felt like a blessed relief to start on Taxol. I could handle the twitches in the legs, and Magnesium seemed to help with that a little, but when the numbness started in my fingers and the pain in the wrists and fingers in the night - even enough to wake me - the oncologist said it was carpal tunnel, and I was starting to believe him but down the track, the pains in my hands in the night have disappeared and slowly, the numbness is also disappearing. My current problem is pain and swelling , mainly in my feet. I feel old and arthritic and I wasn't before. It seems slightly better when I have sandshoes on and my feet are contained, but I can't wear them all of the time.
My question - What can I do for my very sore and swollen feet and swollen hands, and promote the return of the feeling in my fingertips?
This discussion is related to post chemo rheumatism.
My question - What can I do for my very sore and swollen feet and swollen hands, and promote the return of the feeling in my fingertips?
This discussion is related to post chemo rheumatism.
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I'm sorry to hear what you are presently going through. These symptoms can be due to neuropathy, or damage to the nerves which can be due to the side effects of chemotherapy especially Taxol. These side effects can persist for months and can really take some time to resolve. Carpal tunnel syndrome is also a plausible cause and this can be treated by an orthopedic surgeon. I suggest that you discuss with your doctors regarding more intensive treatment for neuropathy symptoms (NSAIDS, anti-convulsants, etc.). Also, you may want to check your uric acid levels as high levels can precipitate an arthritis-like attack.
Regards.