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Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Posted by needshope78 @needshope78, Apr 24, 2020

Is there anyone going through neuropathy from chemo. If so how long until my mother will be able to walk again afterwards. It’s been 8 weeks every week gets worse

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clogfwc123charlotte | @clogfwc123charlotte | Sep 29, 2024

So sorry to hear this added burden to your treatment experience. Best of luck to you and thanks for the encouragement. I did get my last treatment yesterday!

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3740 | @3740 | 20 hours ago

Anyone heard of a Product …. WALKASINS … a Lower Limb Sensory Prosthesis? They’re quite Expensive but the Video shows they work. Currently ONLY AVAILABLE through the VA. Don’t understand this? I’m a Veteran 1962-68 but I don’t qualify to receive Treatment 😳😠😖

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3740 | @3740 | 19 hours ago
In reply to @lastround "I have neuropathy in my hands and feet from chemo treatments I have not tried it..." + (show)
@lastround

I have neuropathy in my hands and feet from chemo treatments I have not tried it but a nurse practitioner suggested trying acupuncture.
In my case the neuropathy got worse after the treatment ended but very slowly subsided to a manageable level.
Good luck

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My Hands are so Bad it’s hard to hold a Spoon or Fork to eat. The just feel Stif all the time. I need to keep exercising them so they won’t freeze up.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 19 hours ago
In reply to @3740 "Anyone heard of a Product …. WALKASINS … a Lower Limb Sensory Prosthesis? They’re quite Expensive..." + (show)
@3740

Anyone heard of a Product …. WALKASINS … a Lower Limb Sensory Prosthesis? They’re quite Expensive but the Video shows they work. Currently ONLY AVAILABLE through the VA. Don’t understand this? I’m a Veteran 1962-68 but I don’t qualify to receive Treatment 😳😠😖

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@3740 you can find more information on Walkasins in another discussion here:
--- Peripheral sensory neuropathy - Anyone tried Walkasins?:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-sensory-neuropathy-device/
@centre has posted experience about the Walkasins and may have more thoughts to share:
Below are links to the posts:
--- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659859/
--- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659866/

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