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Marietta, GA

Started having bad pain in the nail bed of my big toes. Not sure if this is a side effect of Taxol or something else. Someone told me that you can lose your toenail and fingernails with chemo. Is there anything that can save them? I can't imagine the pain of no toenails!

May 16, 2018
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It’s pretty common with Taxol. I ended up losing most of my big toe nail with Taxol but ironically it didn’t hurt. My fingernails and toenails would lift up and crack really far down but because they were no longer attached to my skin it didn’t hurt. It was weird. Just know you will probably still have some issues with your nails even after Taxol stops. It takes a while for them to go back to normal. The toenail I lost actually happened after I was done. It’s been a little over a year that I ended my chemo and all my nails are normal again but I want to say it took about 6 months to get there.

May 17, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

Unfortunately Chemo does strange things to you body. Talk to your Onc team they will be able to help. Usually if you lose a nail it regrows just like hair. I have lost in my like at least 2 dozen nails and all grew back eventually. Gelatin helps in many occasions. But ask the professionals please.

May 17, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

Sorry to hear about your nails.
Yes, it can be a side effect of Taxol. Please let your ONC know about this, so your dose can possibly be changed and ask if they have advice .

I am not sure what the recommendation is.
You could try typing toenails, nails, Taxol and other key words in the search window in Q and A and you may come up with some past suggestions.

Hopefully other will answer with suggestions .

May 16, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

My oncologist suggested turmeric and all my swollen joints have resolved (I can't take NSAIDS because of ulcers.

March 14, 2021
A MyBCTeam Member

I was told to use clear nail strengthening polish on my fingers and toes during treatment. It really helped

July 21, 2018

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