I have Neuropathy created by Taxol. Anyone have recommendations on treatment?
I have Neurapathy created by Taxol and was not able to receive the last treatment on Ja 7th as my Oncologist was afraid of making me disabled. She prescribed Neurontin (300 mg at night) and will re-evaluate in a month. I have numbness and pain in my feet and fingers that doesn't seem to be getting better. I have a double mastectomy scheduled for Jan 28th and the Oncologist will re-evaluate whether I need more chemo before radiation after receiving the pathology report. She will then decide if I need a Neurologist also. I have IBC. She was worried about not having the last treatment but she was more concerned about the Neuropathy going up my legs. I just wonder if this is a good recommendation or should I see a Neurologist now?
Recommend you see a neurologist. Also, the recommended dosage of Neurontin is 300mg at bedtime for 1 week, then 300mg twice a day for a week, then 300mg three times a day for a week, then 300mg 4 times a day, but it can have some pretty wierd side effects so see the neurologist before you start increasing the dose or messing with it. Good luck! Stay well! Tina
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