Taxol Side effects

I keep forgetting to list my side effects. Now I'm not one to complain, but if you ask me how I am doing or feeling, I will be completely honest. I feel run down and TIRED. My body aches everywhere. Peyton is pretty rough and it actually hurts when she tries to hug me really hard. Every week, the nurses run through a standard list of side effects. I usually answer none to mild for every question, but lately, I've been saying mild to moderate. Especially for fatigue and pain. It's pretty pathetic when I lose my breath just walking from my car to my classroom.

The neuropathy has also been an issue. My left toes are tingly and it hasn't gone away since last week. I have neuropathy in the tips of my fingers too. The oncologist classified it as a grade 1, which is very mild. He said at this point in time, he is not going to change the dosage of my last two treatments. If I had developed it earlier, he might've reconsidered. The nurse in the chemo suite was worried and she wanted me to inform them if it got any worse. But I know my oncologist is adamant about getting me to the finish line. My fingernails also hurt really bad. Not only are they gross to look at, but I have a hard time using my fingers to open things. 

I've heard the side effects can last for months after treatment. Let's hope that's not going to happen here.