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What treatment for neuropathic itch from chemo worked for you?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Jun 4 9:25am | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Colleen, I am doing better with the Gabapentin. Taking 100mg/2x/day. The severe itch is gone but if I stand for 40minutes it comes back and I have to elevate my feet. This will be my 5th day at 200mg and I am hoping I get more relief so I do not have to increase the dose again. Beta-alanine supplementation, which is mentioned in the link you provided, sounds interesting but I would have to check with my oncologist on switching over to it from the Gaba. Thanks for the link, I hate to think I may be on the Gaba forever as it makes me a little tired.
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Hi Beebe,
I developed neuropathic pruritis not long after I finished chemo and immunotherapy infusions. I tried Gabapentin, but did not function well on it. The intense itching and pain were better, but not enough to endure the side effects of Gabapentin - I was dizzy, off balance, tired, woozy ... you name it! My doctor switched me to Lyrica. It has made a big difference. I take one in the morning and one at night. I have flare ups here and there, but not all through the day, as I did before. I don't know if that's someting you may want to talk to your doctor about. You may be in a good spot with Gaba and don't want to risk changing anything. Just thought I'd throw in what's happening with me.