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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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ncgal | @ncgal | Jul 21, 2020
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@ncgal

Yes, stparker54, please let us know how the shoes help. I've had neuropathy from chemo for over a year now and it doesn't seem to be getting better. I do use Sketchers with wide heels that help my ankle not to turn over, but would love to find other shoes that help.

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Stparker54. Sorry, I forgot to wish you luck with your chemo treatment.

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ncgal | @ncgal | Jul 21, 2020

Yes, stparker54, please let us know how the shoes help. I've had neuropathy from chemo for over a year now and it doesn't seem to be getting better. I do use Sketchers with wide heels that help my ankle not to turn over, but would love to find other shoes that help.

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stparker54 | @stparker54 | Jul 21, 2020

I had my first chemo treatment yesterday (7/20/20). After I finished it, I noticed that the mild neuropathy in my left foot, which I have had for years, was more pronounced. I got on the internet and found out there'd.s a company (OrthoFeet) that makes special shoes for people that suffer from foot problems, including neuropathy. I ordered a pair of their shoes. I'll let you know if they make a difference. The reviews for the shoes were very goo

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 2, 2020

@needshope78, Here are a few articles that provide information on chemo induced neuropathy that you may find helpful.

What are the best remedies for neuropathy from chemo?: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323481
Breaking Away From Pain With the Help of ‘The Scrambler’: https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2015/02/19/breaking-away-from-the-pain-with-the-help-of-the-scrambler/

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stparker54 | @stparker54 | May 13, 2020

I developed neuropathy in left foot after I took targeted chemo medication for renal cell cancer. I don't have any pain in that foot, only feeling of numbness, which bothers me. I was told my neuropathy would get worse and that there was nothing my doctor could do. So I came up with my own solution, which actually works for me. I cut an Aspercreme Lidocaine patch in half, and place it across my foot (near my toes). I don't feel the numbness all day.

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needshope78 | @needshope78 | May 4, 2020

THANK YOU FOR REPLIES . I JUST WANT TO HELP HER. IDONT WANT HER TO LOSE HOPE

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needshope78 | @needshope78 | May 4, 2020
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @needshope78, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I expanded the title of your message and moved..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @needshope78, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I expanded the title of your message and moved it to the Cancer: Managing Symptoms group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer-managing-symptoms/)

I did this so you can meet other members who are managing cancer symptoms, including chemo-related neuropathy, like @djanthony @elizm @cancersucks @karendb @ginpene05 @ncgal @geronimo1 and @cindylb

I am sure you and your mom are concerned about the neuropathy getting worse with each treatment. Side effects can become worse as the chemicals build in the system. Your mom's cancer team will monitor her neuropathy closely and may adjust the chemo dosage to try and avoid the neuropathy becoming permanent.

Needshope, what type of chemotherapy is your mother getting for what type of cancer? Does she have any other health issues, like diabetes?

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TAXOL AND CARBOPLATIN

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needshope78 | @needshope78 | May 4, 2020
In reply to @onamission "needshope78, chemotherapy may have caused magnesium deficiency. Thiamine (B1) requires enzymes created with magnesium and a..." + (show)
@onamission

needshope78, chemotherapy may have caused magnesium deficiency. Thiamine (B1) requires enzymes created with magnesium and a symptom of deficiency of B1 is neuropathy. Thiamine works best with the other B vitamins. Boron increases magnesium absorption as noted in "nothing boring about boron." To understand more about magnesium search on "krispin magnesium" and also "mgwater". Always consult with your doctor before using any supplement.

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I WILL CHECK IT OUT. I DO KNOW SHE HAS BEEN GIVEN MAGNESIUM I V A FEW TIMES DID NOT WORK FOR HER

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needshope78 | @needshope78 | May 4, 2020
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @needshope78, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I expanded the title of your message and moved..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @needshope78, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I expanded the title of your message and moved it to the Cancer: Managing Symptoms group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer-managing-symptoms/)

I did this so you can meet other members who are managing cancer symptoms, including chemo-related neuropathy, like @djanthony @elizm @cancersucks @karendb @ginpene05 @ncgal @geronimo1 and @cindylb

I am sure you and your mom are concerned about the neuropathy getting worse with each treatment. Side effects can become worse as the chemicals build in the system. Your mom's cancer team will monitor her neuropathy closely and may adjust the chemo dosage to try and avoid the neuropathy becoming permanent.

Needshope, what type of chemotherapy is your mother getting for what type of cancer? Does she have any other health issues, like diabetes?

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My mother has a uterine cancer stage 4 because they found cancer on her vertebra so 2 spots on vertebra 1 spot on pelvic
DR gave her hysterectomy then 6 rounds chemo carboplatin / taxol. radiation on bones 6 rounds .the 3rd round of chemo she was having a hard time with neuropathy.the last 3 chemo were awful. by the 6 chemo she now can't not walk without walker, rarely able to make it to bathroom cause her balance and feet are not working .her feet burn tingle and losing her motor skills are MY MOMS FEET TURN TO. WHAT TYPE OF SHOE TO GET. SHE HASNT WORN SHOES FOR A WHILE .MAYBE IF SHE HAS A CERTAIN SHOE IT MAY WORK FOR HER.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 4, 2020
In reply to @needshope78 "She’s had magnesium IV it doesn’t seem to work." + (show)
@needshope78

She’s had magnesium IV it doesn’t seem to work.

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Hello @needshope78

If you care to share more about your mom's situation, could you share the location of her cancer and type of chemo she has been taking and for how long?

On Connect, we have a discussion on Chemotherapy and Neuropathy, here is the link, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/1st-time-at-mayo-for-neuropathy/. As you read this discussion you might find some more information to help your mom.

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