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

Your Medicare plan MAY pay for a portion (or maybe all). In my case, I paid out of pocket and submitted actual paper receipts. Received about half back. My acupuncturist charges $100 per visit but it’s an hour long session. I would call your insurance carrier first to find out if you have any acupuncture benefits.

Best wishes,
Cindy

Hi. My name is Kathy and I joined this group today. Kind of by accident, but so glad I found it!
I received chemo for NHL in 2005 and within 1 month of completing the chemo, developed excruciating pain. The first dx was fibromyalgia, but later I was diagnosed with CIPN. It’s been a very hard journey. I’m on pain management, but the symptoms are progressing and I do get a little concerned.
There are several things that bring me a lot of joy!
First, my two beautiful, precious granddaughters!
And my two daughters and their families.
My faith and hope, and my spirituality. And then music! I’m a big fan of good old rock ‘n’ roll! Seriously, I love listening to music, lots of different types.
Once again, I’m very happy that I found this group!

Welcome, @kathan55. I moved your introduction post about dealing with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy from treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to this existing discussion:
- - Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemotherapy-induced-neuropathy

I did this so you can read past posts and connect with other members like @cmdw2600 @raebaby @murray3 @3740 @auntieoakley @ginpene05 @jfn and many others.

Kathy, you may also be interested in joining in the NHL and lymphoma-related discussions here:
- Blood Cancers & Disorders Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/blood-cancers-disorders/

You mention that symptoms are progressing. Do you mean the symptoms of neuropathy specifically? Where do you experience the pain? Hands? Feet? Both?

Welcome, @kathan55. I moved your introduction post about dealing with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy from treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to this existing discussion:
- - Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemotherapy-induced-neuropathy

I did this so you can read past posts and connect with other members like @cmdw2600 @raebaby @murray3 @3740 @auntieoakley @ginpene05 @jfn and many others.

Kathy, you may also be interested in joining in the NHL and lymphoma-related discussions here:
- Blood Cancers & Disorders Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/blood-cancers-disorders/

You mention that symptoms are progressing. Do you mean the symptoms of neuropathy specifically? Where do you experience the pain? Hands? Feet? Both?

Kathy … I have CIPN from Stage 4 Lung Cancer. I SURVIVED. It’s been almost 3 years since I completed ChemotherapyRadiation. I’ve tried PT. Acupuncture Massages. Pills . Etc. Hands are Stiff all the time. Feet the same.

Hi,
I have written about all of the things I have done since my neuropathy started 2 years into my chemotherapy for NHL It is funny I was just thinking it was time for another Shockwave treatment. For me it works.

Jfn