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Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

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

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@1973

Does anyone else have this problem?

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I now have neuropathy in my feet as a result of chemo. My last treatment was six months ago and nothing has changed. My feet are basically numb with enough feeling in them to be able to walk slowly. I can't close my eyes while standing like in the shower or I lose my balance. I do toe stretching exercises. I also use something called PowerLegs by PowerFit. It has various settings to stimulate the bottoms of your feet. My Dr suggested it. I don't know how much good it dose but I feel better doing something.

There is no medicine that will cure neuropathy. There are medications that manage the pain. Though I don’t know if any cure neuropathy, there is a thread regarding supplements that show promise. The link is:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/supplement-recommendations-can-help/

I've had chemo induced neuropathy for two years. It's in my fingers and feet (feet are the worse) along with some balance issues. My understanding is the majority of improvement comes in the first year. Walk as much as you can. I had severe balance issues also while in the shower, but it eventually went away. I'm left with some numbness, and for some reason I can't really stand still in one spot without swaying a bit to keep my balance. But amazingly enough when twice last winter I slipped on the ice, I was able to recover my balance without falling or grabbing onto something. (I'm 67 by the way). I think that (safely) testing your balance often also helps. If offered Gabepentin, be aware It's only for pain and doesn't treat the numbness. I use it very rarely. Good luck.

Hi @1973 and welcome. You'll notice I moved your post to a long standing conversation about Neuropathy from chemo.
Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/needshope/?pg=7#comment-742213

Can you give us a little more information about your problem? When did it start? What treatments have you sought so far?