Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Hi @kathan55 ,

At the moment, there is not a cure for neuropathy, and depending upon the doctor, the level of acknowledgement that it is there, and how it profoundly changes your outlook of your life is just terrifying. So you need to research what works for you by reading, eating better, exercising and trying different treatments. I started doing (what I could) of a 'Happy Feet" yoga video, and 5 minute massage from Pinterest. These helped me because they encourage movement, and hopefully loosened up some nerves. I see a cranial sacral physical therapist, a regular Physical therapist for the Shockwave treatment, and a chiropractor did the cold laser treatment.
Regards,
jfn

Thank you for sharing this. If you don’t mind, can you tell me what type of Dr does this? Thanks again!

What I meant was that my feet are doing better…I switched from 600 gabepentine 3 times a day to 100 Lyrica 3 times.
Still feel neuropathy but better now. Still can’t wear anything binding on ankles but I just cut my socks off the top of my feet.

The pain is unpredictable, moves around to different areas of my body, is different intensities and different types of pain.
Painful muscle spasms, pain all over at one time, back pain ( mid back- thoracic), neck and shoulder pain.
That all started within 1 month of completing chemo.
I got epidural’s for spinal pain, trigger point injections for muscle spasms, and am on pain management.
Later I developed burning sensations on my back and arms, legs and feet tingle and hurt, arms hurt, both knees are almost bone on bone ( wear knee braces). Continue to have initial issues. It’s so confusing. I really have trouble describing everything. Sometimes I wonder if I have fibro as well as CIPN. In 2005, fibro was the initial dx. A trashcan dx back then! Sorry this is such a long reply.

Hi @kathan55 ,

Shockwave like the cold laser is used to reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. It is a slightly intense vibration ( which can be controlled) with different 'heads'. I always feel better after.

Jfn

I’ve never heard of shock wave treatments. Can you tell me more?!

A Glass of Wine 😎

Thanks for sharing! What helps you most for the pain?