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Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

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

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@loribmt

That’s one of those sad stories where your gut says one thing but your gynecologist says another and completely missed the gravity of the situation! I’m so sorry that your cancer wasn’t found sooner to avoid the metastasizing.

It is a positive sign to hear your oncologist was very diligent in making sure there were no remaining areas of cancer, that you only had to followup with 3 chemo treatments and are still in remission. Ovarian cancer isn’t a easy one to beat so I’m really happy for you that you’re still here! I know it’s not the life you’re used to and with the neurology it’s not 100% an easy time, but you ARE here and you have a life, which to me is the ultimate gift. You have more time with family & friends, more time to enjoy beautiful moments in nature, reading, maybe some small artistic activities.

With your walker are you able to get outside to do a little walking around in the sunshine? Does your walker have a seat on it so that you can walk and then rest for a couple minutes?
I needed a walker for awhile when I lost feeling from my waist to my toes due inflammation on my spinal cord. I can sure empathize with you that the walker was a challenge and annoying, but it gave me freedom to still be moving on my own accords…in spite of the silly tennis balls on the legs! 🙃
What are some of the things you do enjoy doing during the day? Are you able to meet with a friend for lunch? Go shopping? Do you have any hobbies?

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Thank you for reading my story and your understanding reply. I have a top grade walker and I’ve named him Charlie. I do get out with it thanks to my daughter. She lives not far from me and takes me shopping now and then. I also live in a lovely condo which I bought after my husband had a stroke. I knew it was time to move. The stroke affected his memory and now he has dementia. We’re doing fine though. I am his memory and he is my feet. It was our 54th wedding anniversary on the 29th of June. He had no memory of it so we enjoyed looking at our pictures together and me talking about them. As long as I can care for him I will. We both love living here and the people here are beautiful, kind souls. All in all I have a great life. I would just like to know if there are others out there with my feet issues and what they have done differently to improve things.
What is your story now? I would love to hear about you
and how you are doing now.