Anyone have mild neuropathy? Treatment?

Posted by ksue3 @ksue3, 4 days ago

I had chemo in 2024 and have been on AI drugs for 19 months. My hands and feet are stiff and ache. I do think I have some mild to moderate neuropathy. Will talk to my oncologist next appt. Has anyone found any successful treatment for neuropathy?

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I have neuropathy in my feet. I have learned to always wear supportive shoes. There are otc creams that help. Other than that, I am open to suggestions others might have on this topic.

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I acquired neuropathy in my toes and balls of my feet during taxol chemo treatment 2 years ago. I have been getting acupuncture and I do believe that it has helped, it's much better than it was in the beginning. I even used the cold mittens and gloves so I'm glad I did that or maybe it would have been worse. My hands have been okay. Wishing you the best in your recovery.

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I got bad neuropathy with last chemo back in 2023. Initially I was told it would go away in “several weeks” which when clarified, was 10-12 weeks. Mine never did. So at about 7 months, I questioned if, since it was still present, would this be lifetime. He suggested alpha lipoic acid, 600mg twice daily. Took it for about 6 months and it cleared over 90% of the neuropathy for me.

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I have neuropathy in feet and hands. Have finished chemo a year January past. Have marginal zone lymphoma of the spleen plus thyroid cancer. Some nights I have terrible leg cramps. I do take magnesium and I have it in spray form also.

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Thanks for the info all. Just as my neuropathy in my fingers is showing now, I read your post. I will ask my medical team about your suggestions. My Taxol/Carboplatin was in later 2021. It stems from that. But i also had a Bone Marrow transplant in April of 2024 so i had melphalan and other chemo's.

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I developed neuropathy in feet and hands after chemo 2025. I use CBD rub from a medicinal pharmacy. Had to get a medical MJ card order from my dr. Put it on feet AM and PM. Really helps me through the night. Pain and restlessness is much better. Hang in there.

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