If the problem is affecting hands and feet then this is likely to be peripheral neuropathy which is a side effect of several treatments of Taxol. Neurontin usually helps but dose needs to be increased gradually with time to 600mg three times a day for many people. Did you try the Neurontin for a while?
If Neurontin has not helped then other treatments include amitriptyline or pregabalin. It is often trial and error until you find the right combination to relieve the symptoms.
Some people have suggested the supplement Glutamine but we have no clinical trial studies to say if it is truly effective.
I think this symptom is less likely to be menopausal, as usually we expect to see hot flushes initially with that.
Pharmacist
MRPharmS. Worked as Community pharmacist for 16 years. Undertaking a second degree in medicine.