Coping with docetaxel side effects

My first cycle of docetaxel knocked me over. I found that the side effects kept coming and like you, nothing really for the first couple of days. Paracetamol definitely helped with the aches/pains/chills

The first cycle, I could barely get off the sofa from days 2 to 10. My oncologist thought that was too long, so they reduced the dosage after that and I coped better, but I still found docetaxel tough.

• I'm on my 2nd cycle of docetaxel after 3 cycles of EC.. My worse symptoms (like yours) are from day 4 then I  pick up on day 8. Im.day 5 at the moment . I think you can only go with it and rest knowing that in a few days you will feel better.  It's not easy.

Take care  xx

Gosh yes it's definitely relentless, hope I feel bit more normal in next few days, just gotta rest in bed all time till I do. Its not easy at all. Thank you .

I also suffer from this, I’ve taken painkillers as well, sometimes I struggle to walk, it’s very painful. Do take some painkillers but also talk it through with your team, particularly if you have lots of the sharp nerves sensations x

I'm taking paracetamol but doesn't ease much. The sharp nerve sensations are horrible. I think I'll talk with my oncologist and nurses on how to cope.  xx

That’s a good idea, they may give you something stronger to help x