[Wellness] Post-Chemo Symptom

["Lyle and Judy" <lyle_judy@charter.net>]

Does anyone know what might help neuropathy (numbness, tingling, intermittent pain) in the toes and feet that is a side effect of chemo? 

 

I finished Adriamycin (doxorubicin)/Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), followed by Taxotere (docetaxel) 2 years ago and have been suffering with this ever since.  My oncologist says it's just a common side effect that shouldn't get any worse.  But gradually it has gotten significantly worse and now I'm having times when it is quite sharply painful, especially in the afternoon and night.   

 

I'm wearing special shoes with orthodics, and I've had them re-checked.  There must be something I can do!  And I have a fear that because the size of the affected area and my discomfort have increased, that it will just keep encompassing more area of my foot/body and continue getting more painful over time.  Has this happened to any of you? 

 

I would appreciate any suggestions.   ----Judy