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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Stparker54. Sorry, I forgot to wish you luck with your chemo treatment.
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.
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
@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/
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.
THANK YOU FOR REPLIES . I JUST WANT TO HELP HER. IDONT WANT HER TO LOSE HOPE
TAXOL AND CARBOPLATIN
I WILL CHECK IT OUT. I DO KNOW SHE HAS BEEN GIVEN MAGNESIUM I V A FEW TIMES DID NOT WORK FOR HER
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.
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.