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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

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

@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

Hello @grannyofthree and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Because you shared that your neuropathy stems from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337008/

Discussion: Neuropathy from Chemo - do cannabis chewables help?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 11, 2021

Hello, @rob59 - I wanted to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. What I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263902/

Discussion: Best department to get help for Chemo-related Neuropathy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 30, 2019

Good question, @kit75. You might appreciate joining these related discussions: - Compression socks: How do you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274392/

Discussion: Lymphedema - new support group: Let's connect

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: 5 days ago

@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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792280/

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

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

@geronimo1 @rob59, I'm no expert, but from what I understand chemo-induced neuropathy can vary depending on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263905/

Discussion: Best department to get help for Chemo-related Neuropathy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 31, 2019

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

Hi @d13, I am sorry you are going through this. You will see that I moved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656119/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 20, 2021

@portsu, I added your discussion to the Cancer: Managing Symptoms group as well (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer-managing-symptoms/). I'm tagging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273542/

Discussion: Does radiotherapy make neuropathy worse?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 26, 2019

Welcome @gardiner. We have many people talking about managing peripheral neuropathy here. To help me connect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661147/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 9, 2021

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