Karel Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 My wife Rachel has recently completed 6 cycles of Cisplatin and Gemcitabine. She is well in herself but has developed quite unpleasant Peripheral Neuritis induced by the Cisplatin. Has anyone here had this problem, and had chelation to remove the Platinum been considered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I got peripheral neuopathy after taking my second round of Cisplatin after surgery. I started falling down for no real reason. As I would step from the paved walk onto grass and fall on my butt. Told the Dr and he said right off it was the Cisplatin and I did not get the last dose. I don't fall any more but my feet particularly are still weird, they wigggle as if searching for info, if I walk barefoot on the carpet, they complain about how it feels etc. They like me to stick to the same style shoe instead of having to learn all over "what this shoe feels like". If I obey their rules it is not a problem. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 karel, I had four cycles of cisplatin/VP16, and had some peripheral neuropathy. Over time there was some gradual improvement, and the rest I have kind of learned to live with/ignore. I don't notice my feet, and I just don't let my hands bother me. I hope your wife's neuropathy settles down to where she can live with it not too inconveniently. Prayers for you and your wife's well being... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Can't help with any advice or information but wanted to say I hope she does well and it gradually gets better and better. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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