I have had 3 sessions of PC now and on the third session (just over a week ago) I had a reaction to the paclataxil.
This week I have had new sensations: heart palpitations, pulsatile tinnitus and intermittent strange sensation, poss nerve related/pulsing in my lower back (this seems to be when I sit down after walking around).
Ive had my bloods and blood pressure checked and ecg done and all was ok (though didn’t get symptoms with ecg on) but I am getting so anxious about these new symptoms as I’ve never had them before and I don’t know what they are?!
I’ve rang the unit 3 times but they don’t seem concerned but I really am! I have health anxiety and this is becoming too much for me. I have 6 months of chemo and only done 3 weeks so far. I can’t stand to be this anxious for this long!
Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
Thanks,
Keely
Hi Keely I had a reaction to Paclitaxel on my first Chemotherapy session it was very Scary they had to stop and give me an hour break and then started again and was fine. They give me hydrocortisone before I start my chemotherapy as I am allergic to Paclitaxel. I’ve had my 6th treatment today and I know more reactions. Am like you 6 months of chemotherapy, I get ringing in my ears which stops and starts and lower back pain x
Yeah I had a funny sensation up and down my spine so they stopped it and gave me hydrocortisone but I had a reaction again when they slowed it down next week I will have nab-paclataxil.
The sensations in my back are not pain but more a throbbing and funny sensation. Did you have any lasting reaction type signs the week after you had the reaction?
Glad you have continued without an issue!
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