Not a walk in the park

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I had a visit from a physiotherapist yesterday as I've peripheral neuropathy in my feet and wanted advice on what exercise I can do. She gave me some simple exercises to do: standing on one foot, walking up and down the bottom step and sitting on a yoga ball. As it was a bright day, my husband came with me for a walk along the street. I managed 1000 steps with my walking stick. I used to regularly do 8000 to 10,000 steps but I feel this is a thing of the past. I'm quite concerned about it really as exercise is important.

I've forced a mince dinner meal down. Everything tastes horrible even one week after EC. I can only describe it as furry. I've been drinking water with mint leaves or cucumber. The filgrastin injections make me feel sick. I've had half a jaffa orange. An early night tonight in my compression socks with 2 x gapapentin.

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  • This sounds very tough. I was a super active person before cancer came a-visiting. I am still getting out a bit and doing some exercise at home. This week I have developed neuropathy in my left foot. Apparently a side effect of the chemo pills (I'm 8 days away from completing a five week chemo-radiotherapy course)  I'm 8 months post diagnosis now and my biggest strength has come from the support of so many friends, colleagues and family.  I hope you had a good night. One day, and sometimes, one hour, at a time. 

  • I hope your neuropathy disappears quickly. Mine doesn't seem to be improving and the last Paciltaxol was 9th November. 

  • Oops pressed return! It's good that you have a lot of support. Me too, and for that I'm grateful.