I had chemo with taxol in Winter of 2002. I too had the awful pains in my legs and hands, altho the pain came only 48 hours after chemo. The oncologist said this happens in about 15% of patients. I took Lortabs. They relieved the pain but made me so sick I couldn't keep food down. After several experiments with various painkillers, finally found mepergan fortis (demerol and phenergan) did the trick and did not make me ill. It's been two years since my chemo and I still get intense leg pains off and on - mostly at night - so I take pain medication and that handles it. I have had no trouble walking. You are right when you say you'll handle it when it comes. The next cycle of chemo may not be as bad. Just keep yourself alert to staving off complications as much as possible. And, of course, good luck with the treatments.
