M is miserable. You can just look at him and see the pain. It shoots through his bones, I suspect that’s from the Neulasta shot. But the foot and hand pain, tingling, and numbness is likely peripheral neuropathy from the chemo drugs. All three that he gets have it as a side effect. Even though they dropped his dosage 10%, since many effects are cumulative, it’s even worse this time than the last.
It’s really having a serious impact on his ability to stand and walk. I’m afraid he’s going to fall, watching the effort it takes to put on his shoes fuels that worry. I hate to suggest a cane or walker… M would not like that at all but it would be a lot safer while I’m at work.
There’s nothing about this shit that’s easy on him, that’s for sure.