Bad taxol reaction anyone?

I've completed 4 dose-dense A/C treatments and last Friday had my 1st (of 4) taxol.  On Saturday my hands and feet were very warm but by Sunday they were fire-engine red and I lost sensation in my toes and fingers. It also felt like there were blisters under the skin. I did speak with my oncologist and she said it was NOT peripheral neuropathy, but a neurotoxic reaction to the taxol. It's been an awful week, hardly able to walk on my feet, craving cool items to place near the skin, using fridge-cooled cream on my hands & feet along with socks and gloves to protect them and now lyrica to help with the pain. Thankfully I'm in less pain today but still no sensation in the fingers/toes. I'm wondering if anyone else had this type of reaction, what you did to combat the pain and what the next steps were for chemo, when did the sensation return to your fingers and toes? Any suggestions would be welcome. My next chemo will be Fri/19, I see the oncologist on the 18th to discussion chemo options, but having others' input would be helpful. I can't thank you all enough for sharing so openly here, it is SO helpful and bring tremendous comfort. You are all so strong  and this brings me encouragement to 'hang in there' when I'm not having such a good day myself. Surgery for me is next and then radiation - I'm sure I'll be posting again soon. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and thank you in advance!

I didn't have Taxol, but Taxotere.  I had a severe rash/hives reaction after the 3rd treatment with terrible itching.  Steroids helped relieve the symptoms.  Hope your symptoms improve.

Here are a couple of links discussing Taxol side effects:

I am so sorry if my post has made you nervous. Please know that not everyone has a reaction like I did - my oncologist said that in her 20 years of being in oncology, this was the first time she'd ever seen a reaction like mine. Do know that the nurses will be keeping a close eye on you when you have your taxol on Friday. First you will get the steroid (ondansetron) in the IV for about 15 minutes , then the Benadryl (about 30 minutes) and then finally the taxol (about 3.5 hours) . You will probably be very sleepy by the time they give you the taxol - I know that I basically slept through my first infusion. 

Again, apologies if my posting scared you, that wasn't my intent. I was just wondering if anyone else had that reaction too. I"ll be praying for you on Friday. 

Thank you for your prayers - my 3rd (of 4) taxol treatments will be on Monday, as long as my bloodwork is good on Friday. How wonderful that we can support each other through prayer - it's an honour and privilege for sure. 

Peace,

Jacklin