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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
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I developed neuropathy caused by Chemo treatments. I have numbness of my toes and the sole of my feet but, no pain. However, the numbness has caused poor balance that has contributed to several falls. In looking for something that helps me manage these symptoms, I have f1ound the following.
1. Wearing Compression Stockings during the day with laced up sneakers that have support (I wear Brooks running sneakers). I wear the laced sneakers both inside and outside the house which helps with my balance problem.
2. Doing the YouTube "Simple Exercises for Feet and Toes" presented by Kelly, a cancer rehab physical therapist that specializes in Oncology. The exercises include:
Ankle Rolls
Calf Stretches
Kick Backs with Ankle Pumps
Heels and Toe Raises
Kick Backs
Marching
Single Leg Balance
Desensitization doing Towel Crunches
I also do a 10 minute slow walk daily and this has helped me improve. Before doing all these I was unable to walk to my mailbox without help.
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(@diaz) What a wonderful list! These are the very practices that help me––in fact, they're about the only practices I follow that have provided me with … not relief, necessarily … but balance and gait improvement. Thank you for posting!
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Hello @diaz, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing what has helped you with the neuropathy from chemo. I think you might also find the following discussion helpful:
--- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemotherapy-induced-neuropathy/
How long have you had the neuropathy symptoms from chemo?