Oxiplatin side effects

Hi Nyanyen38. Yes that’s a well know side effect of oxaliplatin. Keep your hands and feet well moisturised with something like Aveeno with Shea Butter (found in supermarkets and the high st) or udderly smooth (Amazon). Use gloves when getting anything out of the fridge or freezer or it will feel like an electric shock and make sure all drinks are room temperature.

Ive attached a link to a recent post that was started for chemo top tips - please feel free to add any that you might come across

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/f/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/221768/chemo-care-top-tips--

Take care

Karen 

Thanks Karen62, I’m staying away from the fridge since the first one as I did feel like I was being electrocuted lol. I have worn gloves now and it’s so helpful. Thank you for the link x

Hi Nyanyen,

I had FOLFOX which includes Oxiliplatin and peripheral neuropathy is a possible side effect which may or may not improve, I was very concerned about this as I do a lot of intricate work with my hands.  I found the first day or so I occasionally had pins and needles if my hands got a little too cold but it stopped after the 2^nd to 3^rd day.  However, I was told by both oncologist and chemotherapy nurse to report this straight away so they could monitor and take action if necessary, by reducing the dose.  The nurse said that many people don’t report it straight away and it can then become a bigger issue.

I found massaging my hands and feet with a good moisturiser up to 20 times a day helped a lot.  Also gloves for fridge/freezer and outside if a bit cold or you’re not moving your hands much.  I had most of my chemotherapy in colder months so we put socks on door handles and I wore something on my feet when walking on tiled floor.  I also used hand warmers sometimes (those ones that heat up automatically and you have to boil to reset).

Take Care,

Net77

Thank you Net77 it’s so good to know I’m not alone. I’m seeing my oncologist tomorrow and will tell her these side effects because it seems the sensitivity to cold has escalated since last chemo.

I have found gloves and massaging hands useful today. I’m just praying for a goodnight sleep tonight ready for a new day tomorrow. I have fluffy socks and slippers too and will certainly put socks on door handles. I have refrained from the fridge totally and let someone open it for me.

thanks again and take care x