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

@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?

Hi Colleen, thank you! I am not icing anymore during chemo: it was a torture for me. I will be on chemo as long as it works - or as long as I can take it. My oncologist suggested acupuncture, which I am doing (it seems to help very little so far, but I'll continue it). I don't think he can decrease the chemo dosage, he's just trying to avoid increasing it. I am wondering if there's any specialist I can address (neurologist maybe?...)
Thank you for managing Mayo clinic connect so well!! You are doing a great job, I think.

@chiara58, not sure if this will help with your neuropathy, but I had lingering feelings of toxicity for several years after my intense chemo…neuropathy symptoms, odd stiffness, etc.. I tried acupuncture, which did help a little. What has helped me the most is having regular massages. After returning to my favorite massage therapist after a lengthy absence of a few years, I mentioned how I was feeling. She explained chemo toxicity can remain in the cells long after therapy is over. She started with a lymphatic massage. I admit for the first 2 days after I was tired and felt like I had a chemo infusion! She had warned me that I might feel not feel the best for a few days. I drank copious amounts of water to flush my system. I swear this cleansed my body! Even my bloodwork improved since then. I finally felt whole again and continue with monthly sessions. I no longer have of the nagging symptoms I had before. Might be worth a try, having a massage with a certified massage therapist. If nothing else, it’s so relaxing. 😉

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.