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

my name is Laura Henderson and I have peripheral neuropathy. I believe mine stems from chemotherapy and radiation for cancer. My left side (my hands while driving and the outer side of my left leg) was numb. I went to a neurologist for testing and sure enough my nerves were damaged. I took gabapentin for 2 years and it was no help at all. That was in 2013. In 2017 I learned I had a left bundle branch block and had to have a pacemaker/deliberator. In 2019 I lost the use of my left kidney. Now my feet are numb and it moves to different areas in my legs. Can't sleep at night for the pain and tingling. Does anyone have any idea of what I can do for help?

I am glad you found relief. I can see how the reflexology socks could work as the concept is similar to acupuncture in stimulating nerve centres. The best approach for anyone is to experiment (within reasonable limits, of course), until you come upon the right answer for oneself. We are all different and the treatments given may have different degrees of side effects. Wishing you continued healing and recovery.

@gisellef thanks for the information. I have been using Hempvana cream and it helps me get to sleep. I also bought a pair of reflexology shoes and wear them every day for about 30 minutes. It helps with the neuropathy. I also bought a pair of barefoot shoes and wear them in the house. I can't go barefoot anymore because it hurts my feet. Also try to stay on my feet a lot.

Hope acupuncture works for you.

I've got peripheral neuropathy in my feet too, due to chemo. My bedside table and bathroom counter are like display cases for so many lotions, potions and creams I've tried to alleviate the pain and annoyance of neuropathy.
Here's what I have found that are most effective in providing some relief for me. And although it's temporary, it does provide some relief. When it wears off, I just apply more.

This is my greatest hits list as of right now.

Penetrex. It comes in cream and a roll on. I use both but the roll on is easy to apply.
https://www.amazon.com/Penetrex-Pain-Relief-Therapy-Experience/dp/B0026HDURA/ref
https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Relief-Roll-Penetrex-Accelerate/dp/B071NWDQQ7?ref
Wise Men Healing Balm.
https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Men-Healing-Frankincense-Essential/dp/B01BW9YW9C/ref
Frankincense & Myrrh Foot Pain Relief Cream. This comes in oil form too. It's messier but provides good relief as well. I use both.
https://www.amazon.com/Frankincense-Myrrh-Foot-Relief-Lotion/dp/B08HPGPSJX/ref
I've also a bunch of CBD balms. I've found these two from BATCH, a company in Wisconsin to be most effective. I got them both to try them out. They both work well. And, they come in roll-up container like deodorant which makes its easy to apply.
https://gethellobatch.com/collections/all/products/cbd-balm-fire-ice
https://gethellobatch.com/collections/all/products/cbd-balm
I know! So many. You should see the ones not on this list. I'm an impatient patient. I wanted to find things that worked for me. I have a saying I use a lot to help explain my manic behavior with such things: Desperate people do desperate things. When it comes to this darned neuropathy, I have been desperate to find how best to deal with it.

Check out this string of comments on Mayo Clinic Connnect for lots of good info too:
Neuropathy: What works and what are scams? ... misleading adverts and down right scams.What ... which were useless/helpful or obvious scams
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-works-and-what-are-scams/
I also did acupuncture which seemed to be somewhat effective and a physical/occupational therapy program designed for chemo patients that used a series of exercises, ultrasound and lasers. It helped some.

Still waiting for that cure all that will make all the neuropthy go away---immediately. It's that impatient patient thing.

Hope you find something that helps. SOON!

I didn’t expect to find such hostility on this website. I merely stated what has helped me to sleep better and I stand by that.

I didn’t expect to find such hostility on this website. I merely stated what has helped me to sleep better and I stand by that.

Warning: Magnalife products are "homeopathic" meaning that the amount of active ingredients in them is so incredibly tiny that the products are worthless. Homeopathy is psuedoscience, invented in the early 1800s. It has been totally discredited. Any benefit felt is imaginary.
Please read this definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathic_dilutions

Try acupuncture administered by a well-trained practitioner. It improves energy and circulation, so it will likely make you feel better in any event...Nothing lost, possibly something gained in terms of reducing neuropathy. Another good thing to take is homemade bone broth - for energy -- also and making you feel stronger pre- and post- chemo treatments. Activities that require movement of fingers and toes, knitting, for example, or one of the other contributor's suggestions of walking in a thermal or hot-water pool -- are great.

I have not heard of any good creams, lotions or tonics that might work. Activity and movement seem to work best, from what I have heard.

@sh0rtie
My suggestion is to do everything you can to learn about nerve health and healing. You may benefit from seeing a dietitian/nutritionist who knows about neuropathy and nutrition to heal nerves and reduce inflammation.

You can also try Acetyl l carnitine and alpha Lipoic acid supplements plus magnesium to help calm nerves. It works for me (I have small fiber neuropathy and spinal stenosis/spinal cord injury causing full body nerve sensations that disrupt sleep).

You can use neuropathy creams and lidocaine patches to help with localized nerve pain (like in feet, legs, back, etc.). Here are some of the things I have bought on Amazon that helped me. I hope you find relief soon.
Have you been to a pain management center to help you manage pain? Have you ever been prescribed Cymbalta or Lyrics for nerve pain?
https://a.co/d/hqD3VnJ
https://a.co/d/0YcSwGx
https://a.co/d/h3DTpAI
https://a.co/d/7POG60g