Neuropathy

My wife was diagnosed with cancer jast July and started a course of Neoadjuvant Ec in Aug. This was changed to Paclitaxel in Nov . She had her last dose of chemo on 31st Jan but 2 weeks later was walking with a stick, two weeks after that she was on a Zimmer frame and soon after was completely confined to bed. She was admitted to hospital and tested by a Neurologist who diagnosed Peripheral Neuropathy. The hospital was then cleared for the Corona scare . She is now hoisted in and out of bed and has little or no use in her legs, She cannot support her own weight. We have been told that she MAY get some use back in a couple of years or, she may never gat any use back. She is 78 years of age and is taking Pyridoxine tablets

Has anyone else had the same severity of this and what was the outcome

 

  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat community Melvschat although I'm really sorry to read about the severity of your wife's peripheral neuropathy. It must be very difficult for you both.

    I'm sure some of our members who are in the same position will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if you'd like to have a chat with one of our cancer nurses about this then you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hello melvschat,

                             l had neuropathy following treatment which left me with lack of feeling in hands and feet.My hands were clumsy and l kept dropping eveything.My feet were incredibly painful and l had no idea as to where they were so l kept tripping and falling over.

                                                                                                            six years on my hands have improved to tingling.My feet remain just as painful and remote from body and both they and my legs get very tired quickly. l am not sure how much is down to improvement but suspect it is more to do with the body compensating and the brain giving up on the intensity of messages informing me l have a problem, coupled to the fact the fact l refused to give up and pushed myself beyond the point of mercy.

                                       l was 18 years younger than your wife and would certainly feel it will be tremendously harder on her ,because it was a real battle for me to keep going. l am now six years along the road from outset and as age gathers upon me l am noticing the tiredness increasing in my legs Realistically it would be amazing for her to comeback from this but not impossible if she has a strong will and desire.

                                      l wish you both well in the future,

                                                                                          David