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Hand and Foot Syndrome - any suggestions?

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (18)

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@jbickler

Does anyone dealing with fingers and feet numbness since chemo? Maybe this where I’m not supposed to ask this question but just needed some advice. I’ve tried foot and finger message with a mint cream it helps a bit but doesn’t last long…

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Yes, 3 chemo and fingertips still numb after 3 weeks, have used over different over counter creams with lidocaine cream that I apply and base of thumb and around wrist that helps. My son bought me a machine for Xmas called LUNIX that you insert your hands and about half my
arm in and it massages your fingers and arm, it does help am hoping maybe will help with time. I get a rest for 5 weeks for external radiation treatments wish it goes away before last 3 chemo treatments. My left foot is the most affected and long bones are still bugging me just hope will go away soon, was told month or 2 should be better. Wish I really believed that hate taking tylenol. Oh and also the wrist bands with the round dot seem to help some some your hands.

@jbickler, neuropathy is a common side effect with some cancer treatments, especially certain types of chemotherapy. You might find this discussion useful:

- Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/needshope/