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Folfox chemo regimen side effects.

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Jul 25 4:31pm | Replies (23)

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Hi! When I first got cancer I was put on folfox and had an allergic reaction to the ox my 2nd round and had to stop. But I did get the cold sensitivity and neuropathy in my hands and feet. The second round I couldn’t walk for hours. Needed 2 people to get me to the car and walk me to my door and couch. Thank goodness my son is strong! I had a breathing issue and almost went into anaphylactic shock in the office. After an additional 10 rounds of just 5FU I went 8 months and then it recurred in my vaginal area and nodes. I now am on folfiri and get mouth sores and massive diarrhea but its a better trade I think. Will be on it for life as maintenance.

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Interesting, I had a similar reaction (and also have a strong son and friend to get me in the house). My speech would become slurred and my hands looked like I had palsy for 4-5 hours. I did a bit of research and did find a case or two of people who had low potassium going into the treatment and had the same reaction. I ended up loading up on potassium pre-treatment. The reaction didn't go away but it improved a little.