i just finished chemo of taxotere, carboplatin, and herceptin. After my 4th treatment ,i started to have severe burning pain in both thighs, along with neuropathy in fingers and feet. I started neurotin and it took away the burning in my thighs, now my calfs and thighs get horrible muscle cramps when i walk more than 50 feet. I have to sit down for about 3 minutes before this pain subsides.Will this ever go away ,i just want to be able to go places again.
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8/16/09 3:46pm
Debbie, we never know how chemo will affect each of us individually. That said, we never know its long-lasting effects - so called "lasting effects" as opposed to side effects. Hopefully (and I'd expect) the severe pains will abate. I know women who have neuropathy for a good long time, but I haven't heard of very long-term pain. So, hope for the best.
Has anyone out there dealt with leg pain from chemo, and can give Debbie some advice? Thanks - PJH
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