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Cold Therapy to prevent neuropathy
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No one had suggested to my husband the use of cold mitts/booties during his first 6 months of chemo which is too bad as his neuropathy got extreme. He did start using them when chemo resumed after a break, but unfortunately the neuropathy continued to get worse and worse so that walking was very difficult, and use of hands for things like opening bottles or buttoning buttons became very difficult. I wish he'd tried the cold therapy from the beginning. But starting it late I guess was too late for his situation.
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@sheridanb
Im so very sorry to hear about your husband. I have severe neuropathy in my feet - a few months ago I fell down the stairs because my ankle gives out on me and broke my entire ankle and didnt even realize it until 2 days later. I will try absolutely anything so my hubby doesnt get it. Even if I freeze his hands and feet off. lol.
A few supplements that I take are listed below. They are supposed to help with neuropathy - I have it from nerve damage from a spinal fusion - but it may help him.
*Alpha-Lipoic Acid
*Benfotiamine
*B complex
Im gonna try trumeric too.
Hope this helps