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Capecitabine side effects are really tough: What helps?
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@tomrennie My mom's dose for capec is 2500 mg currently and as per vitals, doctors said, she is doing okay. I guess, they'll reduce in the upcoming cycles, in case it gets too much.
Also, thanks for the warning me about the dry skin. I am trying my best rub creams every night on her arms and foot. (Cetaphil)
Should I be applying those more frequently throughout the day?
And would CIPN symptoms go away after treatment?
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I’ve been advised to use a cream that has 25% urea for the peely dry skin on the hands and feet. I now apply that several times a day to my hands and at least once a day to my feet. It seems to help.
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@rb991 In my opinion, she sounds ok on the 2500mg. Most treatment has some sort of side effects. Hopefully, she will get through the four cycles without anything additional and will never have to worry about it again.
I apply cream after I shower in the morning and around 8ish at night. If her skin isn't dry, you should be fine with just that. If it still gets dry, then apply more. For me, it has been harder to fix than keep from happening. Walking on feet with dry cracked skin hurts. So, I personally am overly cautious about it.
In theory, the CIPN symptoms should go away. I have learned from others here that the length of time varies from person to person. It would be hard to put a specific time table on it. I personally don't know.
Any other concerns? Things can change a bit with each cycle and everyone's reaction to capecitabine is typically unique. Please ask, if she encounters anything different. OK?