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Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Jan 21 10:24am | Replies (135)

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@gardiner Please let me add my welcome to Mayo Clinic connect!

Like you, I am going through chemo for multiple myeloma, and take Revlimid [linolidamide] on a 21 day on, 7 day off cycle. Dealing with neuropathy in my left calf and foot is a challenge, although my oncologist feels it is a result of the myeloma deposits on the nerves near my hip, rather than the chemo. It has been almost a year since I have had sensation in that area. There is a bit of feeling on the very outside of my left foot.

Sometimes rubbing CBD cream on the affected part helps as a topical solution. Also using compression socks seem to make things a bit better. And often at night, I do a self-massage of the area, to calm the nerves down, with a lavender scented lotion. Speaking to your oncologist or patient advocate may give you some insight, too, for remedies. Will you let me know what you find out? We're in this together!
Ginger

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