Hi Barbnmarl

Sorry that you are experiencing these distressing after effects as well as problems with your medication.

I wonder if it would help to call our nurses? They may be able to advise you about this.

You can call the team on freephone: 0808 800 4040 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Welcome to Cancer Chat.

Jane

Hi Barbmarl,

I also have numbness from chemo . I wear socks alot and find a foot massage helpfull with restoring some

feeling to my feet. I don't take any medication for it as i don't want any other problems such as side effects.

I tell myself i'm glad to be alive and that this is a small price to pay considering the alternative. 

Hi supatrooper.

Thanks for your reply. I agree about being glad to be alive! I just wanted to know if the numbness was something that others suffer. I am thinking of talking to my GP about stopping the treatment as I don't honestly know if its helping and I'd sooner not take medication. I wear socks all the time too!!!!! 

Thanks again

Hi Barbnmarl--I am new also :) I am 3 years cancer free but have 2 years to go to say i am really free. I have numbness in my extremities due to chemo.  I am fortunate tho because i am doing okay and not having any other after effects. I am really counting my blessings :) I am hoping to make new friends here with people that "Get It" . 

Hi,

Not numbness as such but my feet feel cold most of the time - even in Summer when they are hot to the touch.

Cheers
Dave

Thanks Dave

Its a relief to know it's not "all in my mind".