Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Posted by needshope78 @needshope78, Apr 24, 2020

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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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 9, 2021

In reply to @gardiner "Has anyone found a way to reduce numbness and tingling?" + (show)

Welcome @gardiner. We have many people talking about managing peripheral neuropathy here. To help me connect you with similar people, can you tell me - are you experience neuropathy as a result of cancer treatment such as chemotherapy?

gardiner | @gardiner | Dec 9, 2021

Has anyone found a way to reduce numbness and tingling?

d13 | @d13 | Nov 20, 2021

In reply to @amandaa "Hi @d13, I am sorry you are going through this. You will see that I moved..." + (show)

I was given, by a relative, a roll on deep tissue salve with camphor oil and menthol containing; 300mg THC + 300mg CBD + 20mg CBN I don't have the pain, just numbness.

Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Nov 20, 2021

In reply to @d13 "I had two chemotherapy treatments, with the last one being in early June. I ended up..." + (show)

Hi @d13, I am sorry you are going through this. You will see that I moved your post to a discussion from April about getting neuropathy after chemo. I did this so you can connect with other members.
You may also want to check out this discussion: Chemo-related Neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/1st-time-at-mayo-for-neuropathy/

What are you doing to counteract the pain?

d13 | @d13 | Nov 20, 2021

I had two chemotherapy treatments, with the last one being in early June. I ended up with neuropathy in my feet and some in my hands. No pain, just alot of numbness in my feet. I've also had three tests done; first one with gastroenterologist. Results found that I had achalasia. Two more tests with a thoracic surgeon; no achalasia and nothing showing that I might have anything to do with acid reflux. My symptoms have been warming sensations in my abdomen area and my head. Also some tightness around my rib cage, some nausea and sudden weight loss. Can't seem to take deep breaths easily. Several trips to the ER because of dizziness and breathing issues. They couldn't figure out. My oncologist said that the neuropathy in my feet would go away. From what I know now, that could take up to a year. I'm asking if anyone else has been going through these symptoms after having chemotherapy treatments. I have an appointment with my oncologist in January. I'm going to try to get an earlier one. The thoracic surgeon told me to have a discussion with my oncologist because he thinks my symptoms may be a result from the chemotherapy treatments. Can anyone out there relate?

wilcy | @wilcy | Nov 18, 2021

Yes, had 6 months chemo causing neuropathy in both feet! Several years ago! Still have it

dlmjsh52 | @dlmjsh52 | Nov 18, 2021

In reply to @bryanbay "If you have a link to that study, I'd like to take a look. Google searching..." + (show)

Ditto...............Thank You

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 17, 2021

In reply to @jldavis823 "My computer crashed after I read that study, so I no longer have the link. I..." + (show)

I tried to find the study to which you refer, but couldn’t find it. If you can find the link, I’d live to review it. Thanks.

jldavis823 | @jldavis823 | Nov 17, 2021

In reply to @bryanbay "If you have a link to that study, I'd like to take a look. Google searching..." + (show)

My computer crashed after I read that study, so I no longer have the link. I started at the NIH site, so you may find what you need there. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.