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Neuropathic Pain in upper midriff area

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 13 7:41am | Replies (28)
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@galenagai

I am new to this group but need to seek opinions on my pain after chemo. My primary doctor has no answers for me. I have pain along the waistline radiating around to the front and back. Also I am getting tingling and numbness in one hand. I have been taking gabapentin with no relief? Thinking I may try acupunture.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 13 7:41am

Welcome @galenagai, Sorry to hear you are having neuropathy symptoms after chemo. Gabapentin didn't help me either. I was prescribed it for my symptoms prior to being diagnosed with neuropathy and after talking more with my primary care team, I was told it only helps with the pain so I stopped using it. You might find it helpful to scan through the comments to learn through what other members have shared in the following discussion:
-- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemotherapy-induced-neuropathy/
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy also has some information that might be helpful:
-- Exercise for CIPN: https://www.foundationforpn.org/exercise-for-cipn/
-- Webinar: Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy:
https://www.foundationforpn.org/webinar-chemo-induced-peripheral-neuropathy/

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