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I'm working on my feet with supplements. I already take gabapentin. I think the feet are improving.

I take gabapentin as well. But they still hum and burn. Peppermint essential oil, in an Argan oil lotion cools enough for rest. What supplements are you taking? How long have you been taking them?

I started Vit D3 and K2 not long ago. That was recommended by my chemo nurse. Before that I started Alpha Lipoic acid at the suggestion of my radiologist. I also tried L-carnitine but it made me vomit.

@raebaby. I’m happy you are doing well. I would be interested in the supplements you are taking for your neuropathy. My husband has trouble with his feet. Thanks & again so happy you are doing well. Keep On Keeping On.

I also use a TENS that I bought on Amazon. It is a little portable devise the size of a small cell phone that electronically delivers little shocks to the area you want to stimulate. I think it helps. It sells for around $60. There are cheaper ones but I tried another and it quit working right away.

Yes - I am semi-retired and work from home. I managed to keep walking 3 miles every morning through it all.

Just noticed yesterday afternoon that I have developed some cords that run down from my breast to my abdomen. I am guessing they are Mondor's cords. I thought they usually develop sooner after surgery - it has been three months since mine. They are a bit sensitive. I don't go back to my plastic surgeon until the end of October but will contact his office tomorrow to let them know. It is amazing how everyone's journey can be so similar yet so different.

I slipped on ice in January 2016. Ruptured my patellar tendon and broke my knee cap into multiple pieces. The TENS device really helped me get complete range of motion back in my knee. I use it sometimes on my hip when my bursitis acts up. I hope it continues to help your feet!

Thank you. I have a TENS unit. I used several years ago for my back. Actually I had forgotten about. I’ll have to pull it out.
I would be interested in the supplements too. I take Turmeric morning & night. It helps hip & back.

I believe we all have more in common that our differences. I am grateful for connect for giving us a positive place to come together. Thank you all, for the stories and tips you give each other and myself. I am just really happy you are here. 😘

I find this group really helpful! It's so nice to have others say, "A TENS unit helped me too." On some sites people would just say, "ah, i don't need to give that a try." When my feet feel really numb I put a TENS pad under my toes and one under the arch, I've found that works best to calm them down.