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Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (83)
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@chiara58

I've been on carbo/taxol for over 2 years. It's causing increasing neuropathy in my feet (which I can handle) and now on my legs, which is making more and more difficult to walk (let alone climbing even 2 steps) and keep my balance. I'm trying acupuncture and physical therapy without much success yet. Any suggestions? I don't ice my feet during chemo, I can't take it. Thank you.

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kathyv66 | @kathyv66 | 5 days ago

I had success with accupuncture for the pain but not the numbness. It did take awhile though (months?)

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 5 days ago

@chiara58, I moved your question about chemotherapy and neuropathy to this helpful discussion:
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemotherapy-induced-neuropathy/

Here are a few more discussions that you may find helpful regarding icing too:
- What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-are-some-ways-to-try-to-minimize-neuropathy-during-chemo/
- Did you do icing during chemo? Did it help?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/icing-during-chemo/

Chiara, has your oncologist suggested any changes in your chemo dosing or frequency to help manage the neuropathy? How long will you be on chemo?

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