Dear All, I had my first round of Docetaxel Chemo last week and it has been quite a shock to the system as no issues with the previous chemo they gave me. I ache all over, feel exhausted and lots of sharp needle like pains everywhere. My nails and tips of fingers are painful. Please do any of you lovely ladies have any tips on how to deal with the side effects of Docetaxel chemo even though I am totally drained I am not getting any sleep as feel so rough. Thank you so much xxx
Hi
Me too, just finished 3 rounds of ec and had 1st round of docetaxel. I have never had bone pain like it, gave me oral thrush as well and a morning visit to the hospital because I just felt soo ill.
I was taking the injections for 7 days after to boost white cells, which i believe are the reason for the pains not the actual docetaxel.
I stopped the injections early and will be speaking with my oncologist before next round, as definitely can't do that again.
Hopefully you feel better soon
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