Heavy feeling of legs

AmnaAlBoom
AmnaAlBoom Member Posts: 11
in Breast Cancer #1

Hi, my mother has stage 4 breast cancer and the cancer has metastasized to the bones and liver. She is currently on enhertu, but she has been feeling heaviness and numbness in her legs. Is that a normal side effect of the medication or should we be worried? Also if anyone is experiencing this please give us solutions if you have any. Thank you!

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  • SusanAnneSanto
    SusanAnneSanto Member Posts: 7 Member
    #2

    I got numbness in my legs and the tips of my fingers from chemo. It is expected to improve but not to go away. I was sent to a neurologist who did some testing. The doctor said if I get pain with that he can prescribe medication but he cannot help with the numbness. Your mom should mention this symptom to her doctor as maybe they can help.

  • dawnjuan821
    dawnjuan821 CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
    #3

    I'm sorry to hear about the pain your Mom is in. She's fortunate to have a child like you looking out for her. I have MBC as well. It is in my bones, liver and kidneys. I took Ibrance. One of the symptoms I had before getting diagnosed was pain in my legs. I would discuss with her Palliative Care doc, your Family Doctor and the Oncologist. It may be something totally unrelated to cancer. I pray you will have the wisdom it takes to do the right thing for your mother.

  • AmnaAlBoom
    AmnaAlBoom Member Posts: 11
    #4
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1722067#Comment_1722067

    Thank you so much dear, i have talked to the oncologist and she said we can see a neurologist for that, however my mother refuses to take any neurology related meds because she cannot tolerate the side effects of them. I hope you feel better soon ♥️

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