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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 14, 2024 | Replies (508)Comment receiving replies
I have been suffering greatly with Periferal Neuropathy non diabetic numbness in feet and more recently fingers. I went thru chemo for Non Hotchkins Large B cell Lymphoma in May 2022 and all has been clear so far . I had light neuropathy in my feet for years before but nothing like this . Have seen neurologists who all say the meds gabapentin , Lyrica , Cymbalta etc will do nothing due to numbness only . I’ve tried acupuncture which did not help and use massage devices that feel good but no real relief . Last Neurologist has me seeing my Oncologist due to monoclonal protein in blood of undetermined significance but that has been watched by my oncologist for close to 10 years . Any thoughts on possible relief suggestions etc . Thanks Brad
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I have chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy as well. My last chemo was October 2023 and the neuropathy didn’t start until after my last chemo. I have numbness only, no pain. I am on Cymbalta and it is helping significantly reduce the numbness. It has interfered modestly with my sleep, but I gladly accept that for less numbness and improved balance and fine motor skills. I am on 30 mg once in the morning. My oncologist recommends 60mg but due to the sleep interference, I am staying at the 30mg dose. Good luck to you!!
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Welcome Brad @mbmiles3, You will notice that we merged your post into an existing discussion on the same topic so that you can meet others with peripheral neuropathy with numbness only and no pain like myself and others. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion:
--- Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-numbness-only-no-pain/
@fiesty76, @avmcbellar, @lioness may have some suggestions or information to share with you. I posted my neuropathy journey in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.
You might also find the some helpful information for relief of the symptoms on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.
Have you looked into any complementary or alternative therapies?