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I had some joint pain after chemo,which has been a few months ago,I had her2+ so...

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Discussion: Anyone experience arthritis in joints and/or body pain after chemo?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 7 4:40pm

From the chemo that I was given as a child I developed neuropathy in my feet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250175/

Discussion: What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2025

Neuropathy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872360/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Gabapentin is not going to cure the neuropathy. Only for treating the pain & tingling symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830021/

Discussion: Chemo side effects to feet and hands: cold and tight

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I took Lyrica at first, but it only treats the pain, not the underlying neuropathy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727139/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

Hi Cara, welcome. I have included your question about neuropathy related to cisplatin to this existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749482/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

@sh0rtie, you've received many helpful replies. I moved your question about cancer-treatment related neuropathy to this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179845/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Hi Pogo, I did a quick search for Acetyl-L-carnitine and I found this study. - Acetyl-L-carnitine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665790/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

Coq10 and magnesium for neuropathy?

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Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

@steveron and @dollie1944, One of the keys for me on dealing with my neuropathy and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063551/

Discussion: Computer recommendations for someone with neuropathy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2024

I don’t know where you live? However, I know there are clinics in the Metro (MN)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867899/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 28, 2023

@cmdw2600, @ajh5285 and others - I'm not sure if you have seen this webinar from 2020...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806916/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

There is no medicine that will cure neuropathy. There are medications that manage the pain. Though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742688/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

@Jesussis I read the Vicks vapor l rub helps with feet neuropathy. It helps. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504446/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 12 9:02pm

@jbickler, neuropathy is a common side effect with some cancer treatments, especially certain types of chemotherapy....

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Discussion: Hand and Foot Syndrome - any suggestions?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

am not dealing with chemo induced neuropathy but research L Carnatine there are studies that show...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665695/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

Hi tha for this. I'm here on behalf of my dad who has prostate cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273543/

Discussion: Does radiotherapy make neuropathy worse?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 30, 2019

@piach I have had lots of side effects with Capecitabine. Initially, it was hard to attribute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549861/

Discussion: Very low-stakes question about capecitabine (Xeloda) and hair loss

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 13 4:40pm

Hi @meags, there are several helpful discussions about neuropathy both in the Breast Cancer support group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964308/

Discussion: What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

@kathan55 I tried some meds … didn’t notice much. Use a neuropathy cream. Very helpful in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500426/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

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