I am taking Capecitabine tablets and on second round, am now suffering with very sore feet, i have cream from hospital which i apply three times a day which helps a bit but does anyone have any other tips ?
Is the skin peeling? & is it Aveeno cream the hospital has given you? Perhaps try Udderly cream (available from Amazon,) which I found slightly better. At night, it's a good idea to plaster the cream on & then wear lightweight cotton socklets. Also, if this is happening to your feet...keep an eye on your hands also. Across the joints in your fingers, the skin is apt to go white..& then peeling occurs & a general tightening of the skin. Perhaps use the cream on hands before you notice this occuring. I had both quite badly, it's called Palmar Plantar (not sure of spelling,) but it is quite common when taking Capecitabine Tabs.
Hi Technical guru. Great advice from @Marianne26. Yes it’s a common side effect but please mention it to the nurses. I kept quiet about it and when the nurses saw my feet they stopped the chemo but I am still suffering now 3 years down the line. It might just be a case of reducing the doseage but don’t let things go too far.
Yes, Kareno62 is right...mention it to nurses/ Oncologist. Mine were bad during my 6th cycle, & though I was due two more, my Oncologist stopped it immediately after seeing my hands.
Feet are red and burning hot and sore to walk on but no blisters, the cream sent to me was called Pliazon Plus which i use three or four times a day, hands okay at the moment
