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I’m 82 and got Neuropathy from Chemotherapy for Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
I lived! BUT Neuropathy has now taken over my life. I HAVE TO USE A WALKER and/or Cain to Walk My HANDS are VERY STIFF! Very Hard to eat or do almost anything. ANY SUGGESTIONS? Was very active before. Very GLAD to have my Life. I’ve tried Chiropractic. Acupuncture. Massage. Red Light Therapy. Pills. HELP!
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Welcome @3740, I'm almost 82 (next month) and I also have neuropathy. My hands are pretty stiff at times but warming them up helps a lot along with some arthritis creme or Voltaren gel. Since you mentioned your neuropathy is from chemotherapy I thought you might be interested in reading what other members have shared in this discussion:
-- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemotherapy-induced-neuropathy/
If you aren't familiar with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, it has a lot of helpful information in navigating this terrible condition - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/. You might also find the webinar they had on Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy helpful - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNkDf9ezXFo.
What's the most difficult symptom for you to manage?