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

Posted by taxlady @taxlady, Jan 31, 2023

I finished chemo April of 2022
I have neuropathy in my fingers and feet. It doesn’t seem to be going away. What are treatments I can do to help get rid of it.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 20 5:52pm
In reply to @deserthykr "I have chemo-induced neuropathy. I get relief every morning and evening for at least a few..." + (show)
@deserthykr

I have chemo-induced neuropathy. I get relief every morning and evening for at least a few hours and sometimes all day/night using Raitera Neuropathy Relief Cream. It has Frankincense, arnica, aloe vera, hemp. I also have being doing acupuncture which proves more long-term relief. Still, nothing has healed it. And now I am back in chemo again.

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@deserthykr, welcome. I moved your message to this existing discussion:

- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemotherapy-induced-neuropathy/

I did this to help you connect with other members talking about chemo-induced neuropathy. You will find other related discussions in the Cancer: Managing Symptoms support group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer-managing-symptoms/

May I ask what type of cancer you have and what chemo drugs you will be starting? Is it the same protocol you had previously?

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deserthykr | @deserthykr | Apr 20 3:50pm

I have chemo-induced neuropathy. I get relief every morning and evening for at least a few hours and sometimes all day/night using Raitera Neuropathy Relief Cream. It has Frankincense, arnica, aloe vera, hemp. I also have being doing acupuncture which proves more long-term relief. Still, nothing has healed it. And now I am back in chemo again.

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3740 | @3740 | Mar 30 2:16pm

Some have Pain. Some have No Pain. Some can’t Sleep. Some can’t walk. On and on.
THERE IS NO CURE. EXCEPT TIME.

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3740 | @3740 | Mar 30 2:13pm
In reply to @3740 "What is the BEST way to apply HEAT to my HANDS? Heating Pad. Water. ….. ?..." + (show)
@3740

What is the BEST way to apply HEAT to my HANDS? Heating Pad. Water. ….. ? @3740

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I have no problem sleeping 😴

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Mar 29 9:17am
In reply to @3740 "What is the BEST way to apply HEAT to my HANDS? Heating Pad. Water. ….. ?..." + (show)
@3740

What is the BEST way to apply HEAT to my HANDS? Heating Pad. Water. ….. ? @3740

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In the comment I referenced, @drcvs said she uses warm water.
My best friend with reynauds uses a rechargeable hand warmer, or in extreme cold rechargeable warming gloves.
I am more of a “numb it with ice” kind of girl.😁

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3740 | @3740 | Mar 29 8:39am
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@auntieoakley

I also have neuropathy from chemo. I believe from the original flavors of taxol, Adriamycin, Cytoxin. Then further irritated by the host of medications to follow. My solution to the ever increasing problem of how do I get to sleep with my feet on fire is the very opposite of @drcvs , I put my feet on an ice pack every night when I lay down with my book, when my feet are very cold, I go to sleep. I know it sounds ridiculous, but it works for me. Otherwise I lay there half of the night feeling like my feet should come with a fire warning label. 🙄I know they cannot repair the nerves, but this allows me to sleep and prepare for another full day of life.
So now we have hot water, and ice pack, any other tips out there?

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What is the BEST way to apply HEAT to my HANDS? Heating Pad. Water. ….. ? @3740

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murray3 | @murray3 | Mar 26 3:20pm

I too have/had chemo-induced polyneuropathy whcich I have extremely successfully managed and treated through the use of regular weekly acupuncture treatments provided by a licenced, certified, and accredited Doctor of Acupunture. Perhaps you may choose to explore/consider this option.

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3740 | @3740 | Mar 23 11:22am
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@su8

I admit to myself,there is no real help.
Bless you

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AGREED

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raebaby | @raebaby | Mar 22 8:54pm
In reply to @mecha "Si es una sensación indescriptible.No hay dolor( por lo menos en mí caso) pero tampoco hay..." + (show)
@mecha

Si es una sensación indescriptible.No hay dolor( por lo menos en mí caso) pero tampoco hay dominio de los pies. No sé cuándo presiono y cuando lo hago,supongo estar haciéndolo con fuerza,pero indudablemente no es así,por qué el resultado es casi nulo.No hay sensibilidad,pero a la vez un pinchazo o pisar una pequeñísima piedrita descalza es una tortura.

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I don't have the awful sensation you get when stepping on a pebble. It' a good thing because being barefoot helps my balance. I do run outside barefoot.

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cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Mar 22 12:31pm
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@pmcgrevey51

I’m in Az could you share where you went. My fingers are numb from all the iv’s I have had. I need some relief

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I live in Michigan. Ask for referrals from people you know in your area. If that doesn’t yield anything, some hospitals have integrative medicine departments that may have a practitioner.

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