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Ooops - missed the beginning where you were talking about chemo. Gemcitabine is not a high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915453/

Discussion: Can't seem to get warm enough

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Hello, @ina3. I'd like to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You may have noticed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/82894/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 21, 2019

Hi raebaby..I have slight neuropathy in my left foot. I tried some asperbream with lidocaine and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870202/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Thanks for your outstanding response. I’ve had 23 cycles. My oncologist told me about the dose-threshold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662391/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

Hi Valentina, neuropathy is a common side effect with some types of chemotherapy, including some chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653768/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

Hi @sunnyflower I tried the 5% lidocaine patches on my feet and they made my feet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263943/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 4, 2020

@judithbramson12 It’s a core-building exercise, where you lift yourself onto your elbows and toes (neuropathy makes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001362/

Discussion: Bowel movements after everything I eat

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 21 4:26pm

Thank you for the extra background. Your experience with endometrial cancer would be most welcome in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654483/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 15, 2021

I know what you’re talking about. I ended up with a group of specialists for chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631839/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 1, 2021

I also have chemo induced neuropathy. I work with my pain doctor on this. Right now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916978/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

FOLFOX 6 months 12 treatments. May 2021-last week in November 2021. Started having toe nail problems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969643/

Discussion: Does anyone have a problem with losing your big toe nail after chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

Yes, stparker54, please let us know how the shoes help. I've had neuropathy from chemo for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308755/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 21, 2020

Perhaps the reason there are so few volunteers is because onco’s don’t think neuropathy symptoms don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928806/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Thanks, perhaps I will increase to 3x. I also started acupuncture and it is nice and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263924/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 3, 2019

What I meant was that my feet are doing better…I switched from 600 gabepentine 3 times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927625/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Hi, Chiara - I did two rounds of carbo/taxol and have neuropathy in both feet and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097182/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 30 10:40pm

I hear your problem with coldness and neuropathy. My cousin Maryann is going through the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814995/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Hello, I wore the frozen gloves and socks during my taxol to help with neuropathy- My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804649/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Good to know about you Nodunk. We have several members sharing about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/82863/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 8, 2016

@jldavis823, might you be referring to this multi-institution study? - Supplement Use and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664279/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 21, 2021

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