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Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?
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I am new to this rodeo as I just had a first chemo two weeks ago. pm is the most significant side effect I am experiencing in finger tips, lips and feet. My deep dive around minimizing and preventing PN is complex. Many say it is a slowly improving situation after finishing treatment. Some research discusses compression and cryotherapy to prevent but with few specific details as to when other than during and immediately after chemo. I found compression knee highs helped with somewhat of the pain for several days.
I have also read acupuncture, message can also provide some relief. Also to workout which has helped for me to a degree.
B6 has some positive effect so I would ask your doctor for more resources and guidance.
Doing balance exercise may also help.
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@niehausfamily4 re: Vit B6. Be careful, as overdosing or long term supplementation negatively impacts neuropathy. I got neuropathy from paclitaxel in 2023. Now on Enhertu (because cancer came back). I've been on Enhertu for a year and half and I still have neuropathy. I was told by my neurologist that there's nothing that can be done to improve or reverse the condition. However, I am taking Duloxetine for it. After 6 months, I feel there has been a minor improvement, but feet still numb. Finger tips aren't as bad as before.
I'm also taking B12; but I just read that you need to take a available form of it. So, will go look for this today.
This article is enlightening.
https://www.b12-vitamin.com/forms/
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Consider wearing the ice gloves and booties. My chemo nurses stressed the importance and I did it every time. Hands ok, a bit of numbness in feet, but no pain. I do not find that time changes anything.