@melbishop - I had those symptoms when I was having Chemo. I used countless bottles of lotion to keep my skin moist, I found that baby lotions, non scented worked best. As far as pins and needles go, yes in my feet I still have some numbness that comes and goes.

So not sure if it was from anxiety or the treatments but none the less, I feel they were a symptom for me.

To a previous post, I am not familiar with the type of Chemo you have been prescribed so cannot relate to it.
Your providers should be able to provide you with a reasonable expectation of what types side effects you may get.

Do you have someone that will be helping you at home with your recovery?

All the best @melbishop