About to have my 4th dose of Taxotere. I have had every side effect possible - severe neutropenia, allergic reaction when second dose given. My oncologist lowered the dose by 50% but third time got the most awful raised rash all over the backs of my hands face and even my eyes! Nails are discoloured and lifting and fingertips are numb. Last night my left ankle and foot swelled up like a football. Has anyone else suffered like this and will the rash get worse with the next dose?
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Anghared,I've had 2 rounds of T the first one my bones hurt like hell around day 4/5 got a lot of cramps to,the second was much worse, it felt like I was being shocked in all my joints and the only relief I got was to lay down and take painkillers,which did little for the pain,also my bones hurt like mad,it's hard to explain, I took that many painkillers it left me constipated for a week so was in agony with that to,I was in a right state,I also got a rash on my face and my skin went dry as hell,they say everyone's different but if your having the same treatment your more likely to get the same side effects, I should be happy I'm on my last chemo on Thursday and I'm dreading it just knowing what I'm going to be feeling ,there's no good chemo as far as I'm concerned,everyone's saying yeah it's your last, all I'm feeling is dread,I know I should be thankfull but it's been a horrible journey for me,one that I would never wish to travel again,I was diagnosed with HER2+ So have further treatments(herceptin) for the next year, I'm hoping that's going to be kinder to me,sorry if it's left you feeling glum but you want honesty, good luck on your journey,
Hi, I had problems with Taxotere too. Whatever you do, follow guidelines on diet and look after your bowel. This drug perforated mine as well as losing all my nails. Good luck. Xx
