Re: chemo, radiation and carpal tunnel syndrome

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Carol,

I do know that some of the ladies had neuropathy from some some of the chemo

meds they took. I am sure they will reply. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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chemo, radiation and carpal tunnel syndrome

Hi everyone!

I'll bet you all have been wondering what has happened to me! I

have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda quiet. I celebrated

my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was as I am now done

with all my treatments!

I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is happening to me.

About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my hands started

going numb on me during the night. Then, after a couple weeks, the

numbness continued in three of my fingers on both hands even during

the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Both my onc and rad

Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was wondering, have any of

you out there experienced this happening to you? I never had any

numbness like this before all these treatments began. I tried looking

it up on the internet but can't find anything that corelates BC

treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes away eventually on

it's own as I really don't want to have any more surgery.

Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and it's good to be

back posting again!

Carol from E. Ohio

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[Guest guest]

Carol,

I do know that some of the ladies had neuropathy from some some of the chemo

meds they took. I am sure they will reply. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life

http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

BreastCancerStories.com

http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/

Angel Feather Loomer

www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com

Check out my other ornaments at

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Lots of info and gifts at:

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chemo, radiation and carpal tunnel syndrome

Hi everyone!

I'll bet you all have been wondering what has happened to me! I

have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda quiet. I celebrated

my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was as I am now done

with all my treatments!

I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is happening to me.

About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my hands started

going numb on me during the night. Then, after a couple weeks, the

numbness continued in three of my fingers on both hands even during

the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Both my onc and rad

Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was wondering, have any of

you out there experienced this happening to you? I never had any

numbness like this before all these treatments began. I tried looking

it up on the internet but can't find anything that corelates BC

treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes away eventually on

it's own as I really don't want to have any more surgery.

Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and it's good to be

back posting again!

Carol from E. Ohio

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[Guest guest]

Hi Carol!

I have noticed that since I started my Arimidex I am

having a pain in my wrist. I have been on it for less

than a month. Before that I was on Tamoxifen. No

side effects on that med. I hope this helps.

Janet M.

--- lazeee3 wrote:

> Hi everyone!

> I'll bet you all have been wondering what has

> happened to me! I

> have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda

> quiet. I celebrated

> my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was

> as I am now done

> with all my treatments!

> I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is

> happening to me.

> About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my

> hands started

> going numb on me during the night. Then, after a

> couple weeks, the

> numbness continued in three of my fingers on both

> hands even during

> the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome.

> Both my onc and rad

> Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was

> wondering, have any of

> you out there experienced this happening to you? I

> never had any

> numbness like this before all these treatments

> began. I tried looking

> it up on the internet but can't find anything that

> corelates BC

> treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes

> away eventually on

> it's own as I really don't want to have any more

> surgery.

> Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend,

> and it's good to be

> back posting again!

> Carol from E. Ohio

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol!

I have noticed that since I started my Arimidex I am

having a pain in my wrist. I have been on it for less

than a month. Before that I was on Tamoxifen. No

side effects on that med. I hope this helps.

Janet M.

--- lazeee3 wrote:

> Hi everyone!

> I'll bet you all have been wondering what has

> happened to me! I

> have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda

> quiet. I celebrated

> my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was

> as I am now done

> with all my treatments!

> I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is

> happening to me.

> About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my

> hands started

> going numb on me during the night. Then, after a

> couple weeks, the

> numbness continued in three of my fingers on both

> hands even during

> the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome.

> Both my onc and rad

> Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was

> wondering, have any of

> you out there experienced this happening to you? I

> never had any

> numbness like this before all these treatments

> began. I tried looking

> it up on the internet but can't find anything that

> corelates BC

> treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes

> away eventually on

> it's own as I really don't want to have any more

> surgery.

> Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend,

> and it's good to be

> back posting again!

> Carol from E. Ohio

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

how often are you on the computer? do you do any

other repetitive hand motions? maybe some ergonomic

device might help you...

I know that i was told to take vitamin B6 to help

against neuropathy (when i start taxotere next

week)...maybe that might help...

marisa (not to be contrued as medical advice

...just my two cents)

--- & nne Svihlik

wrote:

> Carol,

> I do know that some of the ladies had neuropathy

> from some some of the chemo meds they took. I am

> sure they will reply. I will keep you in my prayers.

> Hugs

> nne

> Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life

>

http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

> BreastCancerStories.com

>

http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/

> Angel Feather Loomer

> www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com

> Check out my other ornaments at

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> Lots of info and gifts at:

> www.cancerclub.com

> chemo, radiation and

> carpal tunnel syndrome

>

>

> Hi everyone!

> I'll bet you all have been wondering what has

> happened to me! I

> have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda

> quiet. I celebrated

> my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it

> was as I am now done

> with all my treatments!

> I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is

> happening to me.

> About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation,

> my hands started

> going numb on me during the night. Then, after a

> couple weeks, the

> numbness continued in three of my fingers on both

> hands even during

> the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome.

> Both my onc and rad

> Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was

> wondering, have any of

> you out there experienced this happening to you? I

> never had any

> numbness like this before all these treatments

> began. I tried looking

> it up on the internet but can't find anything that

> corelates BC

> treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes

> away eventually on

> it's own as I really don't want to have any more

> surgery.

> Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend,

> and it's good to be

> back posting again!

> Carol from E. Ohio

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

how often are you on the computer? do you do any

other repetitive hand motions? maybe some ergonomic

device might help you...

I know that i was told to take vitamin B6 to help

against neuropathy (when i start taxotere next

week)...maybe that might help...

marisa (not to be contrued as medical advice

...just my two cents)

--- & nne Svihlik

wrote:

> Carol,

> I do know that some of the ladies had neuropathy

> from some some of the chemo meds they took. I am

> sure they will reply. I will keep you in my prayers.

> Hugs

> nne

> Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life

>

http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

> BreastCancerStories.com

>

http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/

> Angel Feather Loomer

> www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com

> Check out my other ornaments at

> www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html

> Lots of info and gifts at:

> www.cancerclub.com

> chemo, radiation and

> carpal tunnel syndrome

>

>

> Hi everyone!

> I'll bet you all have been wondering what has

> happened to me! I

> have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda

> quiet. I celebrated

> my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it

> was as I am now done

> with all my treatments!

> I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is

> happening to me.

> About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation,

> my hands started

> going numb on me during the night. Then, after a

> couple weeks, the

> numbness continued in three of my fingers on both

> hands even during

> the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome.

> Both my onc and rad

> Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was

> wondering, have any of

> you out there experienced this happening to you? I

> never had any

> numbness like this before all these treatments

> began. I tried looking

> it up on the internet but can't find anything that

> corelates BC

> treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes

> away eventually on

> it's own as I really don't want to have any more

> surgery.

> Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend,

> and it's good to be

> back posting again!

> Carol from E. Ohio

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

thanks Marisa! No, I am not on my computer that much, and I don't

really do any repetive type of job. I never had a problem like this

until after chemo and/or radiation. I am ER and PR neg so I am not

on any drugs like tamoxifen or arimidex. I forgot to mention, I have

a very tender spot on the inside of both joints of my arms. (Like

opposite the crazy bone). That never started either until the other

symptoms did. I guess I am a medical mystery!

Carol

>

> > Carol,

> > I do know that some of the ladies had neuropathy

> > from some some of the chemo meds they took. I am

> > sure they will reply. I will keep you in my prayers.

> > Hugs

> > nne

> > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life

> >

> http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

> > BreastCancerStories.com

> >

> http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/

> > Angel Feather Loomer

> > www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com

> > Check out my other ornaments at

> > www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html

> > Lots of info and gifts at:

> > www.cancerclub.com

> > chemo, radiation and

> > carpal tunnel syndrome

> >

> >

> > Hi everyone!

> > I'll bet you all have been wondering what has

> > happened to me! I

> > have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda

> > quiet. I celebrated

> > my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it

> > was as I am now done

> > with all my treatments!

> > I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is

> > happening to me.

> > About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation,

> > my hands started

> > going numb on me during the night. Then, after a

> > couple weeks, the

> > numbness continued in three of my fingers on both

> > hands even during

> > the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome.

> > Both my onc and rad

> > Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was

> > wondering, have any of

> > you out there experienced this happening to you? I

> > never had any

> > numbness like this before all these treatments

> > began. I tried looking

> > it up on the internet but can't find anything that

> > corelates BC

> > treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes

> > away eventually on

> > it's own as I really don't want to have any more

> > surgery.

> > Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend,

> > and it's good to be

> > back posting again!

> > Carol from E. Ohio

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

thanks Marisa! No, I am not on my computer that much, and I don't

really do any repetive type of job. I never had a problem like this

until after chemo and/or radiation. I am ER and PR neg so I am not

on any drugs like tamoxifen or arimidex. I forgot to mention, I have

a very tender spot on the inside of both joints of my arms. (Like

opposite the crazy bone). That never started either until the other

symptoms did. I guess I am a medical mystery!

Carol

>

> > Carol,

> > I do know that some of the ladies had neuropathy

> > from some some of the chemo meds they took. I am

> > sure they will reply. I will keep you in my prayers.

> > Hugs

> > nne

> > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life

> >

> http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

> > BreastCancerStories.com

> >

> http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/

> > Angel Feather Loomer

> > www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com

> > Check out my other ornaments at

> > www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html

> > Lots of info and gifts at:

> > www.cancerclub.com

> > chemo, radiation and

> > carpal tunnel syndrome

> >

> >

> > Hi everyone!

> > I'll bet you all have been wondering what has

> > happened to me! I

> > have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda

> > quiet. I celebrated

> > my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it

> > was as I am now done

> > with all my treatments!

> > I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is

> > happening to me.

> > About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation,

> > my hands started

> > going numb on me during the night. Then, after a

> > couple weeks, the

> > numbness continued in three of my fingers on both

> > hands even during

> > the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome.

> > Both my onc and rad

> > Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was

> > wondering, have any of

> > you out there experienced this happening to you? I

> > never had any

> > numbness like this before all these treatments

> > began. I tried looking

> > it up on the internet but can't find anything that

> > corelates BC

> > treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes

> > away eventually on

> > it's own as I really don't want to have any more

> > surgery.

> > Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend,

> > and it's good to be

> > back posting again!

> > Carol from E. Ohio

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

I was also told that I had carpal tunnel syndrome. Not wanting to add any more

drugs to my system I endured the discomfort and it disappeared after several

months.

God bless,

Aurelia.

lazeee3 wrote:

Hi everyone!

I'll bet you all have been wondering what has happened to me! I

have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda quiet. I celebrated

my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was as I am now done

with all my treatments!

I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is happening to me.

About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my hands started

going numb on me during the night. Then, after a couple weeks, the

numbness continued in three of my fingers on both hands even during

the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Both my onc and rad

Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was wondering, have any of

you out there experienced this happening to you? I never had any

numbness like this before all these treatments began. I tried looking

it up on the internet but can't find anything that corelates BC

treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes away eventually on

it's own as I really don't want to have any more surgery.

Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and it's good to be

back posting again!

Carol from E. Ohio

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[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

I was also told that I had carpal tunnel syndrome. Not wanting to add any more

drugs to my system I endured the discomfort and it disappeared after several

months.

God bless,

Aurelia.

lazeee3 wrote:

Hi everyone!

I'll bet you all have been wondering what has happened to me! I

have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda quiet. I celebrated

my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was as I am now done

with all my treatments!

I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is happening to me.

About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my hands started

going numb on me during the night. Then, after a couple weeks, the

numbness continued in three of my fingers on both hands even during

the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Both my onc and rad

Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was wondering, have any of

you out there experienced this happening to you? I never had any

numbness like this before all these treatments began. I tried looking

it up on the internet but can't find anything that corelates BC

treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes away eventually on

it's own as I really don't want to have any more surgery.

Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and it's good to be

back posting again!

Carol from E. Ohio

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I'd ask your docs if it could be neuropathic pain. That can present

as tingling or numbness. Cancer treatments can cause it.

Ruth

>

> Hi everyone!

> I'll bet you all have been wondering what has happened to me! I

> have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda quiet. I celebrated

> my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was as I am now done

> with all my treatments!

> I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is happening to me.

> About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my hands started

> going numb on me during the night. Then, after a couple weeks, the

> numbness continued in three of my fingers on both hands even during

> the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Both my onc and rad

> Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was wondering, have any of

> you out there experienced this happening to you? I never had any

> numbness like this before all these treatments began. I tried looking

> it up on the internet but can't find anything that corelates BC

> treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes away eventually on

> it's own as I really don't want to have any more surgery.

> Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and it's good to be

> back posting again!

> Carol from E. Ohio

>

[Guest guest]

I'd ask your docs if it could be neuropathic pain. That can present

as tingling or numbness. Cancer treatments can cause it.

Ruth

>

> Hi everyone!

> I'll bet you all have been wondering what has happened to me! I

> have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda quiet. I celebrated

> my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was as I am now done

> with all my treatments!

> I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is happening to me.

> About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my hands started

> going numb on me during the night. Then, after a couple weeks, the

> numbness continued in three of my fingers on both hands even during

> the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Both my onc and rad

> Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was wondering, have any of

> you out there experienced this happening to you? I never had any

> numbness like this before all these treatments began. I tried looking

> it up on the internet but can't find anything that corelates BC

> treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes away eventually on

> it's own as I really don't want to have any more surgery.

> Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and it's good to be

> back posting again!

> Carol from E. Ohio

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

What type of chemo didi you have?

I had A/C and Taxol/Taxotere and had a terrible time with the last two. Awful

to the point that I told the doctor I wasn't going to go on with it. I had 3

Taxol and 1 taxotere. I had severe neuropathy; it began with numbing of my toes

and then progressed to burning/itching/prickling all over my body. I went to a

neurosurgeon and he told me that a lot of times the side effects of taxanes can

show up weeks after the end of the chemo. I finished chemo 2 weeks ago and since

I took care of this from the beginning I am happy to say that I got my

sensations all back again and no more prickling. I still have soreness all over

and my joints ache but I am told that with time it will go away.

My doctor prescribed me a mega dose of vitamin B, specially B1 and B6. Besides

the vitamins and to counteract the effects on my joints and muscles, my onc

prescribed L-Glutamin 3 times a day. It helped a lot during chemo and I am

considering takig it again. I have pain and disconfort every morning!

Anyway, I hope this helps you.

Hugs

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Pinheiro wrote: Hi Carol,

What type of chemo didi you have?

I had A/C and Taxol/Taxotere and had a terrible time with the last two. Awful to

the point that I told the doctor I wasn't going to go on with it. I had 3 Taxol

and 1 taxotere. I had severe neuropathy; it began with numbing of my toes and

then progressed to burning/itching/prickling all over my body. I went to a

neurosurgeon and he told me that a lot of times the side effects of taxanes can

show up weeks after the end of the chemo. I finished chemo 2 weeks ago and since

I took care of this from the beginning I am happy to say that I got my

sensations all back again and no more prickling. I still have soreness all over

and my joints ache but I am told that with time it will go away.

My doctor prescribed me a mega dose of vitamin B, specially B1 and B6. Besides

the vitamins and to counteract the effects on my joints and muscles, my onc

prescribed L-Glutamin 3 times a day. It helped a lot during chemo and I am

considering takig it again. I have pain and disconfort every morning!

Anyway, I hope this helps you.

Hugs

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I am not Carol or Dawn

Pinheiro wrote: Hi Carol,

What type of chemo didi you have?

I had A/C and Taxol/Taxotere and had a terrible time with the last two. Awful to

the point that I told the doctor I wasn't going to go on with it. I had 3 Taxol

and 1 taxotere. I had severe neuropathy; it began with numbing of my toes and

then progressed to burning/itching/prickling all over my body. I went to a

neurosurgeon and he told me that a lot of times the side effects of taxanes can

show up weeks after the end of the chemo. I finished chemo 2 weeks ago and since

I took care of this from the beginning I am happy to say that I got my

sensations all back again and no more prickling. I still have soreness all over

and my joints ache but I am told that with time it will go away.

My doctor prescribed me a mega dose of vitamin B, specially B1 and B6. Besides

the vitamins and to counteract the effects on my joints and muscles, my onc

prescribed L-Glutamin 3 times a day. It helped a lot during chemo and I am

considering takig it again. I have pain and disconfort every morning!

Anyway, I hope this helps you.

Hugs

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Kathy

If you are set to get posts in email then you will get each post from the group

wether its specifically to you or not.

Hugs

nne

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Angel Feather Loomer

www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com

Check out my other ornaments at

www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html

Lots of info and gifts at:

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Re: chemo, radiation and carpal tunnel syndrome

Why do I keep getting all this mail

Pinheiro wrote: Hi Carol,

What type of chemo didi you have?

I had A/C and Taxol/Taxotere and had a terrible time with the last two. Awful

to the point that I told the doctor I wasn't going to go on with it. I had 3

Taxol and 1 taxotere. I had severe neuropathy; it began with numbing of my toes

and then progressed to burning/itching/prickling all over my body. I went to a

neurosurgeon and he told me that a lot of times the side effects of taxanes can

show up weeks after the end of the chemo. I finished chemo 2 weeks ago and since

I took care of this from the beginning I am happy to say that I got my

sensations all back again and no more prickling. I still have soreness all over

and my joints ache but I am told that with time it will go away.

My doctor prescribed me a mega dose of vitamin B, specially B1 and B6. Besides

the vitamins and to counteract the effects on my joints and muscles, my onc

prescribed L-Glutamin 3 times a day. It helped a lot during chemo and I am

considering takig it again. I have pain and disconfort every morning!

Anyway, I hope this helps you.

Hugs

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Thanks. I'll go back and change things. As you can probably tell I am a

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& nne Svihlik wrote: Kathy

If you are set to get posts in email then you will get each post from the group

wether its specifically to you or not.

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Pinheiro wrote: Hi Carol,

What type of chemo didi you have?

I had A/C and Taxol/Taxotere and had a terrible time with the last two. Awful to

the point that I told the doctor I wasn't going to go on with it. I had 3 Taxol

and 1 taxotere. I had severe neuropathy; it began with numbing of my toes and

then progressed to burning/itching/prickling all over my body. I went to a

neurosurgeon and he told me that a lot of times the side effects of taxanes can

show up weeks after the end of the chemo. I finished chemo 2 weeks ago and since

I took care of this from the beginning I am happy to say that I got my

sensations all back again and no more prickling. I still have soreness all over

and my joints ache but I am told that with time it will go away.

My doctor prescribed me a mega dose of vitamin B, specially B1 and B6. Besides

the vitamins and to counteract the effects on my joints and muscles, my onc

prescribed L-Glutamin 3 times a day. It helped a lot during chemo and I am

considering takig it again. I have pain and disconfort every morning!

Anyway, I hope this helps you.

Hugs

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me to change it to no mail and want to read the posts at the site I would be

glad to help.

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Re: chemo, radiation and carpal tunnel syndrome

Why do I keep getting all this mail

Pinheiro wrote: Hi Carol,

What type of chemo didi you have?

I had A/C and Taxol/Taxotere and had a terrible time with the last two. Awful

to the point that I told the doctor I wasn't going to go on with it. I had 3

Taxol and 1 taxotere. I had severe neuropathy; it began with numbing of my toes

and then progressed to burning/itching/prickling all over my body. I went to a

neurosurgeon and he told me that a lot of times the side effects of taxanes can

show up weeks after the end of the chemo. I finished chemo 2 weeks ago and since

I took care of this from the beginning I am happy to say that I got my

sensations all back again and no more prickling. I still have soreness all over

and my joints ache but I am told that with time it will go away.

My doctor prescribed me a mega dose of vitamin B, specially B1 and B6. Besides

the vitamins and to counteract the effects on my joints and muscles, my onc

prescribed L-Glutamin 3 times a day. It helped a lot during chemo and I am

considering takig it again. I have pain and disconfort every morning!

Anyway, I hope this helps you.

Hugs

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Carol,

I am having numbness in my fingers, basically last 3 on each hand, BUT.. I

understand that is a side effect with the Taxotere. Didn't have a problem with

the numbness the first 2 treatments, just this last one. One more to go on

Thursday. So far its just annoying, but not sure what the one more treatment

will do. Have not as yet said anything to onc, see him on Thursday before

cleared for treatment.

Barb

chemo, radiation and carpal tunnel syndrome

Hi everyone!

I'll bet you all have been wondering what has happened to me! I

have been here, reading your posts, but just kinda quiet. I celebrated

my 49th birthday Thursday, and a special one it was as I am now done

with all my treatments!

I have a new topic that may sound weird but it is happening to me.

About half way through my 35 rounds of radiation, my hands started

going numb on me during the night. Then, after a couple weeks, the

numbness continued in three of my fingers on both hands even during

the day. I ws told it was carpal tunnel syndrome. Both my onc and rad

Dr. said neither treatment caused this. I was wondering, have any of

you out there experienced this happening to you? I never had any

numbness like this before all these treatments began. I tried looking

it up on the internet but can't find anything that corelates BC

treatments with carpal tunnel. I just hope it goes away eventually on

it's own as I really don't want to have any more surgery.

Well, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and it's good to be

back posting again!

Carol from E. Ohio