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What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 8 11:22am | Replies (21)
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The instructions on my ice slippers said not to wear them for more than 20 minutes, and my Taxol drip takes an hour. The cold doesn’t bother my feet so much, so I just leave them on the whole hour. No frostbite so far, but they do lose some cold over time.
I do wear a light pair of gloves inside the ice mitts. I have wondered, if it defeats the purpose, but my hands still get pretty cold.
I just did treatment 6 of 12, and so far, I’m OK. Glad to hear of your success! I didn’t do the ice cap - didn’t think I could handle the cold on my head. Yes, most of my hair has left.

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cjs123172 | @cjs123172 | May 8 5:23am

I used ice mittens and socks during taxol and I had no neuropathy as well. Keep it up!

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blondietoad | @blondietoad | May 8 11:22am

I kept them on my feet the whole hour, no issues. I could not tolerate it on my hands the whole time so had to take breaks.

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