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My TC journey: Taxotere (docetaxel) & Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)

Posted by srobinet @srobinet, Apr 8 7:28pm

I have 4 rounds of TC. How likely am I to get stomach cramps? I am not worried about the nausea since I have meds for that. My mom did one round of Chemo and I believe stopped because of the stomach cramps. What is the best way to deal with them? As previously stated in another thread I do not like water very much. I read that juice counts but that Apple and Grape juice should be watered down? Why is that? I know I have to stay hydrated and I will flavor my water. Keep me in your thoughts that I can make it through this. I do realize I'm blessed that I do not have to take the Red Devil chemo and that my situation could be so much worse. It's still scary though.

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kategiddyup | @kategiddyup | 8 hours ago
In reply to @blg12002 "I have been cancer-free for 10 years now!!!! I still have neuropathy in my left toes...." + (show)
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I have been cancer-free for 10 years now!!!! I still have neuropathy in my left toes. It’s actually in the toes, not the foot itself, and I still experience a little tingling in my left fingers, although not as much as I did during my six rounds of chemotherapy. I believe that at this point, my neuropathy side effect is permanent since it’s been 10 years since I finished treatment.

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I had chemo in 2003 and it is 2026 and yes, I have neuropathy in hands and feet-- permanent. I tried Gabapentin & Cymbalta which helped a bit but the side effects for me made me quit. I rub magnesium cream and that helps & I take 500 mg magnesium daily. Good luck to you.

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