uncoordinated

prv
prv Member Posts: 107
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I have finished nine months of treatment (a/c dense dose x4, taxol 12 weeks and rads 33). I feel a bit uncoordinated and wonder if anyone else had this side effect. I actually fell done the other day when I tripped over a rock (more like a pebble) and couldn't catch myself. I have never been a graceful gazelle but this seems to be worse now. Does this go away?
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  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143
    #2
    Yes it goes away
    I had that, too. Had to be careful walking on smooth surfaces! My hands also grew very weak and clumsy. I can't tell you the number of times I knocked over all the pill bottles trying to get to one of my many prescriptions. Chemo messes with our balance. Hang in there and be careful in the meantime!

    Mimi
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #3
    Me too!
    Like you, I've never had the nickname of "Grace", except in jest, but the other day I almost tipped over in the shower twice just trying to dry myself off.

    Thanks for posting Mimi - I'm glad to hear this will go away. I don't need any help being klutzy. I do fine all on my own!

    Tak care,
    Cindy
  • kathy dicker
    kathy dicker Member Posts: 1
    #4
    uncoordinated
    I had the same problems. I was always tripping at work on a smooth surface floor. Md put me on neurotin. Seems to be helping. She said it was from the Taxol, it should go away. Keeping my fingers crossed!
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
    #5
    It is Normal
    Unfortunately it is normal. I still lose my balance from time to time and get light headed. Although my co-workers might think I already had that problem long before chemo. Take it slow and make sure you hold on to handrails when you go up and down stairs.

    P
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #6
    kathy dicker said:

    uncoordinated
    I had the same problems. I was always tripping at work on a smooth surface floor. Md put me on neurotin. Seems to be helping. She said it was from the Taxol, it should go away. Keeping my fingers crossed!

    I think it is a real side
    I think it is a real side effect. It will probably just take some time for you to not feel this way. Good luck and hope it goes away soon for you!

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