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Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 20, 2023 | Replies (46)
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@greyhoundlady

I’ve had PN since taking Velcade in 2019. Been on Gabapentin, Cymbalta and several supplements over the years. What worked for me is hydrotherapy. Immerse your feet in very hot water for maybe a minute, then ice water. Continue for about 30 minutes. I still have some PN but it helped immensely.

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pacer3702 | @pacer3702 | Apr 18, 2023

I was told that immersing feet in hot water temporarily relieves the nerve pain because it depletes the nerve cells of the neurotransmitters that serve as pain signals. But one has to be careful not to burn the skin, especially if feet are numb. I have been using 5% lidocaine patches on my feet at night instead.

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