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Neuropathy: Anyone found comfortable footwear?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Oct 26 4:28pm | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
Charlotte, thank you for writing back. I’ll definitely check out the Hoka sandals. I, too, had only mild tingling after my first time on chemo. But my oncologist warned me that chemo side effects are cumulative. My feet get really painful towards the end of my second round of chemo. Paclitaxel is most likely to cause neuropathy; bevacizumab is least likely. I have not complained (much) to my doctor about this, because I didn’t want her to stop or pause the chemo or lower the dose. Sometimes it gets better several months after stopping chemo, so I’m hoping for that.
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At the start of the chemo I have received handouts of of my chemo drugs. It also included a long
list of the common side effects, self care tips and more.
I look at the info often to remind me and avoid panic if somethink new pops up. If I'm in pain, distress or need more info I write my nurse/doc on my patient portal. I usually get a response the same day, for week-ends they have a nurse on call. My nurse suggested Vitamin B-complex for neuropathy symptoms. Some patients have reported benefits to her. I also keep a daily journal, about the meds, BM
visits to the bathroom, appetite, how I'm feeling.....it's helpful for my
doc/nurse appointments.