Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo
Is there anyone going through neuropathy from chemo. If so how long until my mother will be able to walk again afterwards. It’s been 8 weeks every week gets worse
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@3740 you can find more information on Walkasins in another discussion here:
--- Peripheral sensory neuropathy - Anyone tried Walkasins?:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-sensory-neuropathy-device/
@centre has posted experience about the Walkasins and may have more thoughts to share:
Below are links to the posts:
--- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659859/
--- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659866/
My Hands are so Bad it’s hard to hold a Spoon or Fork to eat. The just feel Stif all the time. I need to keep exercising them so they won’t freeze up.
Anyone heard of a Product …. WALKASINS … a Lower Limb Sensory Prosthesis? They’re quite Expensive but the Video shows they work. Currently ONLY AVAILABLE through the VA. Don’t understand this? I’m a Veteran 1962-68 but I don’t qualify to receive Treatment 😳😠😖
So sorry to hear this added burden to your treatment experience. Best of luck to you and thanks for the encouragement. I did get my last treatment yesterday!
I am also on my last treatment of 8 but had to cancelled it because health insurance stopped because of my husband death SO I have no insurance period Working on Medicare but it takes time a long time SO be lucky and get that last treatment and then you are done and can heal good luck
Yes. I have decided to do the last round of chemo, with 20% less chemical and no Nulasta, and no steroids! I am sure I will get through this!! Thanks again.
Connie
@clogfwc123charlotte, how are you doing? Did you work out a solution and way forward with your oncology team?
Thank you for the support. I will be meeting with my oncology team on Thursday to discuss some of the option of reducing the dose. I did buy glutamine, but not have been diligent in taking it every day. I will be better at taking that!
Don’t skip the last round. I faced the same and was given the option to reduce the dose slightly. Also took glutamine. You don’t want to always wonder
I truly appreciate your comments. You are most likely accurate. Today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better than the next day! Thank you for your advice.