Capceitibine

[Iwouldlike2knowmore]

My hands are sore and red , I use use urea 40% but they still hurt. Any suggestions. Helena

[Topood]

I use a variety of things throughout the day, including Nivea and Aquaphor....I find myself putting some kind of lotion on about every two hours! My hands aren’t red, but I am losing a lot of sensation because of the Capceitibine....

[Iwouldlike2knowmore in reply to Topood]

I have a hard time picking things up and opening things. Helena

[Topood in reply to Iwouldlike2knowmore]

I have a lot of trouble opening things....my husband is here from Germany for a few weeks, and I’m using him to do it....also the grabby things that help with jars....some flip off tops I just screw off, and I use a fork or some kind of lever for soda cans...

[8576]

Sorry you are having those problems. Not so nice. Can your doctor reduce the dose perhaps? How are your feet? Wishing you well. Check with your pharmacy.

Cheers, June S.

[Iwouldlike2knowmore in reply to 8576]

my feet are a little sore, and i will see my oncologist thursday and ask him about my dosage which now is 1500 mg 2 times a day 2weeks on and 1 week off. Helena

[8576 in reply to Iwouldlike2knowmore]

Sounds good. Hope it helps. I couldn't take Xeloda. Had a bad reaction to it. I was so hoping it would work out. Now it is on to the next meds for me.

Cheers, June S.

[Corgi3]

Helena,I drink 64 oz of water daily, I put a variety of lotion on my hands & feet every few hours. You my ask your Oncologist if they would either lower your dose a bit, or go to the 7 day on, 7 day off regimen which seems to help w/Side effects. I also ordered some white cloth gloves to wear overnight when the itching & peeling was bad for a few days. Best of luck!

Bev

[Iwouldlike2knowmore in reply to Corgi3]

I will talk to my oncologist.

[Bestbird]

So sorry to hear about your sore hands and feet, which is called Hand Foot syndrome which is common on Xeloda (Capecitabine). Below from my book, "The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer" (which is also available as a complimentary .pdf) is a list of therapies which are described more fully in the Guide. For more information, please visit insidersguidembc.com I hope you feel better soon!

NON-DRUG HAND FOOT REMEDIES

• Activ-Flex Bandages

• Aloe Vera

• Biafine Cream

• Coconut Oil and Water Soak

• Emollients

• Emu Oil

• Gloves or socks on the area

• Henna Paste

• Ice Packs during Chemotherapy

• Liquid Bandages

• MEBO Cream (Moist Exposed Burn Ointment)

• Milkweed Balm

• Urea Cream (10%)

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin E

• Shoes that are Very Comfortable!

[Topood]

And I should mention that I’m on the same dosage as you, but ones week on, one off!

[Mootzi in reply to Topood]

My hands and feet were in terrible shape. I could barely walk from the pain. My oncologist prescribed a steroid cream to put on twice a day and that has made a difference. I am now one week on and one week off. I hope you find some relief.