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I am a 75 year old male who never had peripheral neuropathy until undergoing chemotherapy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155495/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 11, 2024

Hi @portsu, I'm hoping other members who have had radiotherapy will be able to share some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273541/

Discussion: Does radiotherapy make neuropathy worse?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 25, 2019

So the Lyrica is what helped lessen your neuropathy? And just the Lyrica? I want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351006/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

@colleen, I wish I had something to add to this discussion for @cara8895 but I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749671/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Very interesting. I wish I had tried this. I can't drive anymore due to he neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843253/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Is the Cleveland Clinic study regarding CoQ10 and PQQ for chemo induced neuropathy only? Could these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654387/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 15, 2021

Is there anyone in this group that has experienced a worsening of neuropathy 2+ years after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741108/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

Hi Sandy, I added your question to the Cancer: Managing Symptoms support group too. Fellow members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867727/

Discussion: Did you do icing during chemo? Did it help?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 27, 2023

I’m starting Taxol tomorrow and have mitts, booties and extra ice packs in hopes of prevent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822341/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

I had 12 rounds of folfirinox followed up by radiation and my neuropathy got pretty bad,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376709/

Discussion: L-glutamine for Chemo related Neuropathy

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

He says he treats cancer patients. I’m going to give it one more try. Let you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944821/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

No, I stopped taking it about a decade ago. I still have some neuropathy in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306948/

Discussion: What treatment for neuropathic itch from chemo worked for you?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 18, 2025

Hi Tessie, oh gosh, I’m sorry you’re having such a rough time with the lingering neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726764/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 14, 2022

My story: BRCA2 genetic mutation, bilateral breast cancer (twice on the right side), got cut (surgery),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815053/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I had my first chemo treatment yesterday (7/20/20). After I finished it, I noticed that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308754/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 21, 2020

Kali Phosphoricum- Homeopathy remedy takes time for it to work and take it daily until symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872941/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

From my Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy newsletter... COVID-19 is Catalyzing the Adoption of Teleneurology: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2020/04/03/WNL.0000000000009494.abstract

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/302732/

Discussion: Telemedicine: How to make the most of a virtual doctor visit

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Apr 7, 2020

I tried acupuncture for the first time for my hand and feet neuropathy. My head was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944597/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

I started gentle yoga classes 3 times a week in December and the exercises are definitely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816521/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

Hi! You have really been through a lot in addition to Peripheral neuropathy. I have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179081/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

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